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| COLOGNE (KÖLN), GERMANY |
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Cologne (Köln to the locals) was our first stop on our European adventure - and what a great stop it was. The modern city is dominated by the Cathedral - known locally simply as The Dom. It is a massive and yet delicately beautiful church. We learned that it had been terribly damaged in World War II, but has been lovingly and completely restored to its magnificence. AND it is a lively religious center, busy most days of the week with various sorts of programs as well as services of worship. |
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Cologne is known for its own beer - called "kőlsch". We happened to see this fellow serving the light, refreshing commodity on the streets and he graciously consented to pose with Diane. The food and the kőlsch were both great! (Jennifer had lived near here as a High School exchange student, and recommended it to us! Now, of course, we know why.) |
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This is the area of town known as the "fischmarkt", and sits
just along the Rhine River. It had been raining for many days and the Rhine
was just at the point where it might flood Cologne - though fortunately it
did not. We had wanted to take one of the River cruises that are so famous,
but they were all closed. Maybe next time.
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A great deal of Cologne had been destroyed in WWII and so
very much of it is relatively new. The City derives its name from the fact
that it was the northernmost Colony (Colonia) of the Roman Empire. Just
below these streets lie ruins of the old Roman City. Some of these were
excavated in the rebuilding of the City and are no on display in a very
impressive and extensive Roman Museum just next to the Dom. Wandering
through Cologne - both modern and ancient - was a joy and privilege.
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| Bruges | Brussels | Cologne | Wolfsburg | Munich | Innsbruck | Zurich | Strassbourg | |
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