Five essential visits in Cologne

As we have already told you on previous occasions, Germany is a wonderful country that has a lot to offer the traveler. And although all eyes are usually on Berlin and Munich, the truth is that there are other cities worth visiting. Without a doubt, one of them is Suburb, considered the fourth most populous city in the country.

Founded in Roman times, Cologne is also considered to be the oldest city in Germany. However, during World War II around 90% of the city center was destroyed by bombs and the rest did not stand well either. Unfortunately, only a few historical places were saved. Of course, they were reconstructed scrupulously and today they can be seen in full splendor. Although in the city you will find numerous points of interest touristToday we want to show you the ones that you should not miss if you have the opportunity to visit Cologne. Can you come with us?

Cathedral

As it could not be otherwise, we are going to start talking about the Cologne Cathedral, which although it began to be built in 1248, was not completed until the year 1880. Located in the center of the city, this religious style building Gothic It is about 157 meters high and is considered the most visited monument in Germany. However, what is most surprising about the building is not its dimensions, but the beauty of its whole. It is important to note that the Cathedral was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996.

Chocolate Museum

Another place not to be missed if you are lucky enough to visit Cologne is the Imhoff-Stollwerck Chocolate Museum, which opened in October 1993. Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Cologne, something that is not surprising considering that it has an area of exposition of 4,000 square meters, in which the visitor will be able to discover everything about chocolate: the cultivation, the history, the different variants ... As if that were not enough, it is also possible to see the production of this culinary delight live.

Hohenzollern Bridge

We also want to offer you a visit to the Hohenzollern Bridge, the most famous of the seven bridges that cross the river Rhine, since it is the one closest to the Cathedral. Built between 1907 and 1911, it is responsible for separating the industrial area from the historical part of the city. Like many important bridges in other cities, it is full of padlocks that thousands of couples have been hanging since 2008.

Botanical Garden

Another place worth visiting is the Flora y Jardín Botánico, a public garden located next to a botanical garden. Both expand about 11.5 hectares, in which it is possible to find almost 10,000 types of plants. 5,000 of these species are exposed in four greenhouses: the main greenhouse, the small tropical house, the subtropical house and the cactus house. It is important to note that it is located next to the city zoo, which is also a highly recommended visit.

Wallraf-Richartz museum

Cologne is full of interesting museums that are worth visiting. One of the most recommended is the Wallraf-Richartz Museum, which houses a collection of fine arts that goes back to the time medieval until the 20th century. Of course, it is his medieval works that enjoy the most recognition, especially the "Virgin of the rose" by Stefan Lochner. It is important to note that a part of his collection was used to create another important museum worth visiting: the Ludwig Museum.

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