Cologne Historical, Religious, Shopping + Winter pictures

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The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Check out the Romanesque architecture of the church and former Benedictine abbey that has defined Cologne’s Old Town skyline since medieval times.

Stroll along this re-energized waterfront promenade to enjoy its harbor views, museums and eclectic mix of modern architecture and heritage landmarks.

Take in the splendor of the precious medieval artworks displayed in one of Cologne’s oldest churches.

Pixies from an old Cologne fairy tale adorn this enchanting fountain that stands beside a brewery and a cathedral.

The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.

Pixies from an old Cologne fairy tale adorn this enchanting fountain that stands beside a brewery and a cathedral.

Enjoy views of the city’s famed cathedral from this huge rail bridge, which is a favorite spot for couples to take a romantic stroll.

The city’s former marketplace is now a lively spot known for its café culture and carnivals.

Take in the splendor of the precious medieval artworks displayed in one of Cologne’s oldest churches.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Uncover a fascinating world of Roman artifacts in this archaeological museum dedicated to the Roman settlement upon which Cologne was built.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Uncover a fascinating world of Roman artifacts in this archaeological museum dedicated to the Roman settlement upon which Cologne was built.

Uncover a fascinating world of Roman artifacts in this archaeological museum dedicated to the Roman settlement upon which Cologne was built.

Enjoy views of the city’s famed cathedral from this huge rail bridge, which is a favorite spot for couples to take a romantic stroll.

Enjoy views of the city’s famed cathedral from this huge rail bridge, which is a favorite spot for couples to take a romantic stroll.

Enjoy views of the city’s famed cathedral from this huge rail bridge, which is a favorite spot for couples to take a romantic stroll.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Admire the architecture of this contemporary museum that rises from a ruined late-Gothic church and contains fascinating collections of Christian art.

Marvel at the Gothic architecture and the shrine of the three wise men at one of the largest churches in the world.

Take in the splendor of the precious medieval artworks displayed in one of Cologne’s oldest churches.