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 Cologne - General Information

Quick Facts

Currency: Euro (EUR) or Deutsche Mark (DEM)
Language: German
Area: 405 sq. km
Climate: Moderate or Temperate
Summer: Max - 75° F (41°C) | Min - 41°F (5°C)
Winter: Max - 57° F (14°C) | Min - 30°F (10°C)
Also known as: Koln & Capital of Rhenish Joie de Vivre
Famous for: Eau de Cologne, Carnivals, Trade Fairs & Cathedrals (Romantic Churches)
Geographical Location: Central Western Germany on the River Rhine, Europe
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: 50°57'N, 6°58'E & 121ft (above sea level)
Best time to visit: March to April or August to September (either bitter cold or heavy rainfall during rest of the months)
Neighbouring Cities: Dusseldorf, Bonn & Frankfurt
Means of Local Transport: Auto-Bahns, Buses & Taxes
The original fragrance of Eau de Cologne (water from Cologne) is named after this city and is still produced in Cologne.
The fourth largest and oldest city of the country, Cologne is center of Roman Catholic Church in Germany.

Overview
Cologne or Koln (as Germans call it) is a great city in every aspect. Where the one part of this elegant city is known as a favorite conference venue throughout Europe, the other is lively with pubs, restaurants, and nightlife together with lots of history, monuments, and sights. Not only this, Cologne’s Carnival celebrations are famous, and that's a great time to visit the city.

Traditionally remained as a center for trade (Hanseatic City), today the city is one of the nation's most renowned media, tourism and business hotspots and is famous as the country's gay capital. Besides, Cologne is also an established location for the insurance sector as well as a venue for trade fairs from decades now.

With large number of eateries ranging from antiquated breweries offering unique Kolsch beer and typical Cologne delicacies to first-class restaurants and pubs, Cologne is one of Germany's leading ‘gastronomic lights’ (art of good eating).

Therefore, Cologne is an uncomplicated and vivacious city where world feels at home..


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