The city of Cologne gained more of a spotlight in 2006 when Germany hosted the FIFA World Cup. The Cologne stadium was used to host a number of matches making the city’s tourist numbers jump higher than ever. Located close to the eastern border with Belgium, Cologne is not the most popular location in Germany though it is worth a visit. Probably the most distinct feature of Cologne is the Cologne Cathedral that sits at the end of a major bridge crossing over the Rhine River. At night, the lights from the bridge and the church combine to make a stunning picturesque postcard.
Located close to the waterfront vicinity is the Romano-Germanic Museum. A Roman town villa remains at the heart of this famous archaeological museum. There are also a number of antiquities here dating back to the Roman Empire including a stunning and elaborate mosaic of Dionysus. Cologne is the epicentre for many ongoing archaeological projects and as such has numerous trusts and services set-up to teach both locals and tourists about the city’s ancient past.
Another museum in Cologne is the Kolumba Museum. The Kolumba Museum is a top-rated tourist attraction according to visitors from around the country. If you plan to visit Cologne, then visiting the Kolumba Museum should also be on your to-do list. Kolumba was designed with the idea of keeping art as architecture. Various construction methods and intricate details can be seen around every turn. The building has been designed to resemble a kind of stone garden labyrinth. There is a surprise everywhere you look which captivates all that visit.