Koln Map, Germany

Koln Sightseeing

The Kolner Dom is probably the most well-known landmark of the city, and one that every tourist has got to see when visiting Koln. This amazing Gothic structure is over seven centuries old, and it is the second tallest church in the world. While you can enter the cathedral for free, there is a fee if you want to climb up to one of the towers. The Kolner Synagoge is another sight to see, especially for those who have a... read more

Koln Nightlife

There are several large, mainstream clubs catering to the masses in Koln. At Blue Lounge Party, Bodycheck Party and Funky Chicken Club play house and techno music, and they usually gather a large, loud and lively crowd. For some indie sounds, this Koln Nightlife Guide recommends Agenda Suicide Club. The venue moves quite often, but the patrons and the quality of the music and service stay the same. For a hardcore rock... read more

Koln Travel Guide

Demographically, it is also a city that is worth taking note of.  It is the fourth largest city in Germany and it is larger than Bonn, a city that almost everyone has heard of because of its historical significance.   read more

Koln History

Koln was probably founded in 39 BC by a Germanic tribe, the Ubii, on the banks of the Rhine River. Later the romans occupied the area due to strategic reason. For about a century, Oppidum Ubiorum was nothing more than a village with a Roman military camp next door. However, in 50 AD, the wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, herself born there, asked her husband to elevate the village to the status of city, or Colonia.... read more