Cologne, Germany view on map

world66.com:
The characteristic elements in the history of the City of Cologne: commerce, transformation and transport, religion and veneration of the saints and modern art are combined within a highly confined area in the city centre, embodied by Cologne central railway station (1890 -1894) and its restored glass and steel structure, the cathedral itself and the adjacent museums (Ludwig Museum, Römisch-Germanisches Museum). Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany/northrhinewe...

wikitravel.org:
Right along the shores of river Rhine, the "Altstadt" and the "Medienhafen" are among the most decent places in Germany to enjoy a vibrant nightlife. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Germany

lonelyplanet.com:
From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to Otto von Bismarck's German Reich, Nazism and the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other nation has moulded Europe the way Germany has -for better or worse. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/germany

wikitravel.org:
The distinctive flavour to the city of Cologne is often put down to the inhabitants, or Kölsche ,who take an enormous amount of pride in their city. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Cologne

wikia.com:
The city stands on the banks of the river Rhine and some of the best views of the city can be had directly from the river. Read more from http://world.wikia.com/wiki/Cologne

world66.com:
The city of Cologne offers more than history: Whether street music on the Hohe Strasse or galas in the modern opera house, whether pavement painting on the cathedral concourse or old masters in the Wallraf Richartz Museum, whether the annual music festival along the inner ring road or carnival in the entire city -in Cologne all this becomes synthesized into a vivacious work of art -in a cosmopolitan metropolis boasting almost a million inhabitants which, despite its size, has never lost its neighbourly character. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany/northrhinewe...

world66.com:
The Ulmer Münster is the second largest example of Gothic ecclesiastical architecture in Germany -taking second place only to Cologne cathedral. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany/badenwrttemb...

lonelyplanet.com:
The return trip would go back to the start of the Mosel Valley, then southeastwards through the most scenic part of the Rhine Valley, past Mainz and Frankfurt to W?rzburg, where our road would take us northwards on the A7 Autobahn past Hannover, Hamburg and back to the ferry in Kiel -the last part would include an overnight stop in the old town of Goslar, not far from Hannover. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?...

wikipedia.org:
The name came from the German name for the city of Cologne. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_K%C3%B6ln

travel-guides.com:
Begun in 1248 and completed in 1880, Cologne Cathedral is a celebration of the finest aspects of Gothic architecture with intricate detail and elaborate decoration. Read more from http://www.worldtouristattractions.travel-guides.c...

world66.com:
For example, Cologne's annual city marathon is performed to the beat of live music; the Christopher Street Day is transformed into a summer carnival, and Cologne's Carnival itself is undergoing a permanent transformation. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany/northrhinewe...

wikipedia.org:
Cologne lies at the River Rhine and the city's world famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is seat to a Roman Catholic Archdiocese ,just as important to the city as its specially brewed Kölsch beer. Read more from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne

frommers.com:
Then there's the culture: Every midsize-to-large German city has at least one art museum, a symphony orchestra, and an opera house, making a visit to Germany a feast for those who enjoy world-class art and music. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/germany/02240...

wikitravel.org:
[1] was the former capital of the Federal Republic of Germany (previously, West Germany )and lies on the river Rhine some 20 km south of Cologne. Read more from http://wikitravel.org/en/Bonn

world66.com:
From the high Alps in the South, the Bavarian plain, and the flowing hills of central Germany to the coast of the North and Baltic Sea: it all looks like a miniature train landscape packed with the nicest of old towns, medieval houses, gothic churches. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany

lonelyplanet.com:
Cologne (Köln) does spoil its visitors: it heaps on the magnificent architecture, splendid museums, superb theatre and concerts, excellent dance clubs, and enormous department stores, and then, if that wasn't enough, it heaps some great food and beer on top. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destination...

bugbog.com:
Towns south of Bonn, on the river Rhine, explode with celebrations and massive firework displays. Read more from http://www.bugbog.com/european_countries/germany_t...

world66.com:
On satelite photo's of Europe taken during the night time you can actually see where Belgium is situated as it is one lighted spot (Recently the government decided to shut all freeway lights between 1am and 6am to save power. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/belgium/gettingaroun...

world66.com:
In the heart of Europe you'll find Germany ,the most populated country of Western Europe. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe

world66.com:
Here, a cross-section of international cuisine is offered -something to suit every taste. Read more from http://www.world66.com/europe/germany/northrhinewe...

frommers.com:
By Train -- The Cologne Hauptbahnhof is in the heart of the city, next to the cathedral. Read more from http://www.frommers.com/destinations/cologne/01280...

letsgo.com:
They were super friendly, and recruited from all corners of the globe: South America, Africa, and just about every country in Europe, and communicated to each other in a mixture of German, French, Spanish, and Italian. Read more from http://www.letsgo.com/community/blogs/che_ger/inde...

lonelyplanet.com:
Hostels in Europe: Best places to stay — 16 Jul 07. Read more from http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/germany/col...