Inside Cologne
Inside Cologne
When you visit Cologne Germany you're sure to be enchanted by the blend of Romanesque churches, simple post-war buildings, and classic modern architecture.
Like many of the other cities of Germany, Cologne suffered many air raids during World War II (262 in total). It was the site of the first 1,000 bomber raid by the Royal Air Force as well. As a result of such heavily focused fire, many of the old buildings were destroyed.
However, efforts have been lead to reconstruct these buildings, including the twelve Romanesque churches in order to draw more to visit Cologne Germany.
The Roman road network is still reflected this very day in the layout of the city streets. The Hohe Strasse, a busy shopping street between the cathedral (Dom) and Neumarkt square, can look back over a two-thousand-year history of economic and social life.
Cologne knows a very rich and very long and vibrant history. The city has been under control by lots of different tribes, countries and leaders.
Going Shopping in Cologne
In Cologne there are a great variety of stores, shops and boutiques are worth visiting even for those who don’t like shopping. The main shopping streets are the Galeria Kaufhof and The Musikhaus Tonger here you’ll find both nostalgic and very modern and well known stores side by side.
The best thing to do is to explore the streets for yourself by strolling down them with your classmates or colleagues that you have met during your study or internship in Cologne.
Parks and Sights in Cologne
Rheinpark
This beautiful green space sits to the west of the Rhine and the City Center and offers visitors many opportunities to view the city and the passing river. The park has walking paths, flowers and trees, playgrounds, and, at the end near the Zoobrucke Bridge, a miniature golf course.
Volksgartenstrasse
This lovely park is located in the south of the city and offers visitors lovely vistas, walking paths, and a lakeside setting for picnics and excursions. A relaxing retreat from the bustle of the city. Take the U-Bahn south to the Eiffelplatz Metro stop.
Other parks in Cologne are Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring, Theodor-Heuss-Ring, Volksgarten, Blücherpark, Römerpark.
When you are in Cologne for your internship, practical work experience or your study, nothing is more relaxing than spending some of your day of in one of the many beautiful parks or gardens of Cologne.
Culture, Museums and Events in Cologne
Cologne has a lot of cultural things to offer, there are numerous museums, art galleries and expositions showing their beautiful artefacts, paintings or pieces of art.
Cinema’s, theatres and operettas display shows, festivals, movies or plays almost every weekend and the nostalgic streets are really worth a visit.
The people of Cologne are always friendly and willing to lend a hand.