Colors of Cologne - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Cologne is a mosaic of shopping streets with lots of exciting shops located in historical buildings, and markets where you can walk and enjoy your holiday all day long. In the very heart of …
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Discovering the architecture of Cologne from bird's eye view! Cologne Cathedral, Great St. Martin Church, St. Andrew Church, St. Kunibert Church, Colonius, Cologne Tower, all those monuments are defining the image of Cologne …
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St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne City Hall, Basilica of St. Severin, Basilica of St. Ursula, Lanxess arena, as well as many others, they all become the world's cultural heritage objects and remain as iconic monuments for Cologne …
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Cologne
♥ Dom St. Peter und Maria, Köln, 0.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Maria im Kapitol, Köln, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Kunibert, Köln, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Gereon, Köln, 0.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika Sankt Aposteln, Köln, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Basilika St. Severin, Köln, 1.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Dom St. Peter und Maria, Köln, 0.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika St. Ursula, Köln, 0.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika St. Maria im Kapitol, Köln, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika St. Kunibert, Köln, 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika St. Gereon, Köln, 0.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika Sankt Aposteln, Köln, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Basilika St. Severin, Köln, 1.9 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Cologne
♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 13 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Godesburg Festung' , 31.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 35.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 38.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces' , 13 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Schloss Burg near Solingen' , 25.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Palais Schaumburg' , 26.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ehreshoven Castle' , 27.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Godesburg Festung' , 31.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Hückeswagen Castle' , 35.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Gimborn Castle' , 38.6 km from the center. On the map


Unique landmarks in Cologne and around
Abteiberg Museum
From the series “Famous buildings of Postmodern architecture”
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Distance from Cologne center - 46.3 km.
The building in which the museum is located today was designed by the famous Austrian architect Hans Hollein. The building built by him is characterized by a very complex structure. It has a large-scale underground part. As the architect notes, he sought to make the museum multidimensional and unpredictable, so that his visit turned into an exciting adventure. The museum moved to the current building in 1982. It became known all over the world for its large-scale collection of avant-garde art. …
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Kolner Dom
From the series “The Most Iconic Temples in the World”
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Distance from Cologne center - 0.1 km.
Before the cathedral building is the important and symbolic event - the relocation to Cologne of the unique religious sanctuary, the relics of three fortune-tellers. The first stage of construction was finished in the early 15th century, and in 1842 the large reconstruction of the building, which lasted 38 years, was begun. In 1880, when renovation of the cathedral was completed, its height formed 157 meters. For four years he remained the tallest building in the world. …
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Dom Cologne Cathedral
From the series “Gothic Architecture – Magnificent Monuments”
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Distance from Cologne center - 0.1 km.
The area of the facade of the cathedral is the largest in the world today. Many subtle elements adorn it. Guests of the cathedral will be able to see many valuable relics during the tour. The old sacristy is kept within its walls. It was consecrated in 1277. There is a so-called Chamber of Shrines in the cathedral. The most valuable treasures are stored in it. You can see the Bishop's sword and baton here. You will also see a casket. The relics of the Three Wise Men are stored in it. There is also a 4th-century St. Peter's pastoral staff here. …
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Saudi Arabia to Open 38 Hotels in Diriyah
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.
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10.06.2023
Diriyah is one of the first mega projects in Saudi Arabia. Hotels and other infrastructure will start opening next year, and all works are expected to end in 2026. The first 18 restaurants in Bujairi Terrace will start operating already in early 2022.

10.06.2023
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