Top Tourist Attractions in Cologne Government Region
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Cologne Cathedral
Gothic cathedral with iconic twin spires, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction began in 1248 and completed in 1880, representing a major religious and historic landmark.
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Aachen Cathedral
You should definitely not miss a chance to visit one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe.
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Three Country Border
A popular tourist place at the border of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Cologne Water Level Meter
Located on the bank of the Rhine, this cylindrical structure measures the water level of the river.
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Cologne Cable Car
Opened in 1957, this cable car will take you from one bank of the Rhine River to the other.
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Heinzelmännchen Fountain
Designed at the end of the 19th century, this historical fountain is located near the oldest brewery in the city, Früh.
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Aachen Town Hall
Situated directly opposite the city cathedral, this no-less-imposing Gothic building is home to the city council as well as the mayor of…
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Star Gate
Dating back to the 13th century, this tower is one of the oldest structure in Bonn. It used to be a part of the city fortification.
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Poppelsdorf Palace
Built during the 18th century on the site of a former castle, this Baroque palace is now home to a mineralogical museum.
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Schloss Drachenburg
Schloss Drachenburg or Drachenburg Castle is a private villa styled as a palace and constructed in the late 19th century.
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Old Town Hall
This richly ornate Rococo building has been the seat of municipality since the wake of the 18th century.
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Augustusburg Palace
The Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces form a historical building complex in Brühl, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Elisa Fountain
A Neoclassical pavilion where you can find a fountain with healing thermal water accessible to the public. Why not taste it?
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Beethoven Monument
The Beethoven Monument is a large bronze statue of Ludwig van Beethoven that stands on the Münsterplatz in Bonn, Beethoven's birthplace.
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Marschiertor
This is one of the two gates of the original city wall. It is also said to be one of the greatest gates in west Europe.
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Nideggen Castle
The ruins of Nideggen Castle are a symbol of the town of Nideggen in Germany and are owned by the county of Düren.
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Effelsberg 100-m Radio Telescope
The Effelsberg 100-m Radio Telescope is a radio telescope in the Ahr Hills in Bad Münstereifel, Germany.
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Double Church of Schwarzrheindorf
The Doppelkirche Schwarzrheindorf is a Romanesque church in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Troistorff House
This gem of Rococo architecture will amaze you with rich decorations placed on its facade and sophisticated iron-work.
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Bensberg Castle
Bensberg Castle is a former royal hunting lodge in Bergisch Gladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Zülpich Castle
Zülpich Castle or the Electoral Cologne Sovereign Castle of Zülpich is the landmark and symbol of the town of Zülpich in the German state…
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