Cologne's importance has never diminished and it remains one of the most important cultural centers in Germany. Along with several arts and entertainment venues, such as more than 100 galleries and at least two dozen museums, it is home to some of Europe's oldest institutions. It is also a popular location among shoppers, especially in pedestrian areas such as Hohe Straße and Schildergasse.
Please check out our selection of the best Cologne tourist attractions and cool things to do in Cologne to make the most of your time exploring.
Magnificent Cathedral in Cologne UNESCO World Heritage Site
Old town of Cologne | Charming Old Town of Cologne
Museum Ludwig |: Includes works by Expressionist artists.
Romano-Germanic Museum |: Includes works by Expressionist artists.
Wallraf-Richartz Museum |: Huge collection of Gothic, Medieval, Baroque and Impressionist works.
Cologne City Hall |: Beautiful historical hall in Cologne
Take a Rhine Cruise Relaxing 2-Hour Tour
NS Documentation Center Cologne | Find out more about life under Nazi rule
Cologne Zoos |: Famous for Moorish design
4711 Private house |: Feel the most beautiful aroma.
Schildergasse |: The busiest shopping street in Europe
Botanical Gardens and Flora See over 10,000 plant species
Gros Saint Martin |: Magnificent tower
Cologne Cable Car |: The safest form of transport in the city
Roman-Germanic Museum |: Here are the remains of early Roman buildings.
Hohenzollern Bridge |: One of the seven crossings over the Rhine in Cologne.

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