About Cologne
The city of Cologne is with over 1 million inhabitants the largest city in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Since Roman times, the city’s strategic location in the heart of Europe on the banks of the Rhine River was recognized and since centuries Cologne has been an important centre for trade and commerce in Europe. The traces of the Romans are still visible in the city and form an important part of Cologne’s historical heritage.
Situated in the heart of the industrial Rhine-Ruhr region, Cologne is a dynamic centre for trade, science and industrial activities. With booming economical activities in telecom, media, chemistry & pharmaceuticals and electronics, the city is home to a wide variety of multinational companies. Though, besides its economic importance for Germany and Europe, the oldest city of Germany has also a lot to offer for tourists!
Above everything else, Cologne is a city of churches. With the spires of the Dom Cathedral as its main landmark, Cologne has over 10 impressive Roman monasteries and convent churches within its medieval city walls. Other Roman remainings worth a visit are the North Gate on the cathedral square, the Praetorium and the Roman Tower. The charming historical Martinsviertel district and the Market Square with its medieval town houses as well as the remainings of the medieval city walls should not be missed out on visiting Cologne.
Besides history, Cologne offers a wide variety of interesting museums and art galleries. The city is also known for its gastronomy and counts many top-class restaurants within its city limits. And no other than any other metropolis, entertainment options are plenty in Cologne; whether your interest is theatre, shows, life music, cozy bars or trendy clubs, you will have no problem finding it right here in Cologne.
Due to its privileged location in the heart of Western Europe and its excellent transport infrastructure, Cologne hosts many national and international fairs and events. Over 20 of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs are hosted at the Koelnmesse, the Trade Fair & Convention Centre of the city. Whether you plan on traveling by plane, by either the Düsseldorf or Bonn/Cologne International Airports, or by land, you will find little difficulty in arriving in this impressive and historical city.
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