Cologne
The city looks back over 2000 years of history whose traces can be seen everywhere in the city. Imposing buildings or remains, of course, churches. In Cologne, there is almost on every street corner to discover something.
The Cologne cathedral with its two 157 m high towers for centuries the symbol of the city and the most famous architectural monument in Germany. It took 632 years, that the largest German cathedral was finished.
The town hall was built around 1330th The Renaissance Laube (16th c.) and the tower (15th c.) were added subsequently. During the Second World War the building was badly damaged but then he was prepared to 1972.
In Gürzenich - the "parlor of Cologne" - has been celebrations of emperors, princes and celebrated citizens but also held the coronation ceremonies, court days and a diet. Even today it is regarded as one of the most important event location in Cologne.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Telephone: | +49 221 221 30400 |
| Fax: | +49 221 221 30410 |
| E-Mail: | [javascript protected email address] |
| Address | |
|---|---|
| Street & street No.: | Unter Fettenhennen 19 |
| Postcode & City: | 50667 Köln |
| Country: | Germany |
