Cologne

Its very name bears witness to its Roman past: Colonia, the city on the Rhine that blends a vibrant present with a past steeped in tradition. As well as a legacy from Roman times and the Middle Ages, particulary the world famous gothic cathedral, Cologbe has numerous Romanesque churches and an extremely lively arts and culture scene with world class museums. And besides being a centre of carnival activity and the "capital of Rhenish Joie de vivre”, cologne is also an extremely attractive trade fair center and hub of economic life, with a huge and varied range of bars, restaurants and other entertainment. Open, friendly and uncomplicated: that`s Cologne!

Places of Interest: Cologne Cathedral (UNESCO World heritage Site), with more than 6 million visitors each year, the cathedral is the most visited sightseeing venue in Germany, 12 Romanesque Churches, the pulsating Old Town, the Romano-Germanic Museum presents cologne`s archeological heritage.

Cologne is a green town. For fascinating glimpses of nature visit the arboretum with its Japanese section and the famous “garden monument” with its incredible variety of plants.