I have been able to make a couple of short visits to Köln since I have a friend from near the area. The old city sits on the Rhine river but it is the gigantic cathedral (dom) in the middle that stands out most. (2003, 2007)
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An overview of the city and the Rhine River beside it
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Bright buildings in the old market (Alter Markt) along the riverside as well as a bit of history in the statues nearby as you can see the bullet holes from the war
The old rathaus (town hall) of the city.
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View of the city from the cathedral tower and our group visiting the cathedral (dom) and bell
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The famous glockenspiel of the House of 4711 where eau de cologne was created
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