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The world feels at home in Cologne, where people meet for a Kölsch, a chat or simply a laugh. Life in Cologne is vivacious.
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Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments from the Roman Empire to modern times.
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Cologne provides over 250 hotels with a total capacity of more than 26,000 beds.
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"Drinking a Kölsch is more than just drinking a beer: it´s like drinking an entire culture." (NYT, 5/07)
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Enjoy the world-famous traditional Cologne Carnival and several top events throughout the year.
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Prime location in the heart of Europe and exemplary infrastructure also a multitude of highly specialised modern economy.
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Cologne’s Schildergasse is the most-visited shopping street in Germany.
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Eau de Cologne
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The historic Farina-house is situated opposite the Town Hall. In the world's oldest fragrance factory you can see where the fascinating history of Eau de Cologne and modern fragrances began. 
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Carnival in Cologne is above all a festival of fancy dress. There are no limits to imagination: the brighter the better. Carnival costumes don't have to be "elegant", the important thing is to show your good intentions and to feel comfortable.
Probably the most attractive christmas market is the one on the Alter Markt in front of Cologne´s town hall. Children in particular, will find here their Christmas paradise.
Discovering the city by bus and tram is easy because Cologne is well connected to the bus and tram network. The tarif levels depend on the distance from the city or the place where you start your journey.
What happens on Women's Carnival Day? When do the famous parades take place? During the "crazy days" the "fifth season" culminates into a huge public festival. People dress up, sing local songs and simply have fun.
The "crazy days" of Carnival are celebrated with parties on the streets, in public squares and in pubs. Check out the dates of Carnival during the next years - 2020. 2021 and further.