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Smells like Cologne
... work miracles, and an altarpiece in the Chapel of the Virgin dating from 1442 and depicting the patron saint of Cologne. At the very back of the Cathedral is the Chapel of the Three Magi where the Shrine was paced in 1322. The Shrine is now across from the Chapel. There are also beautiful and intricate floor mosaics that date from the late 19th century. On our way out the side entrance we passed the miraculous picture of the Virgin (Schmuckmadonna), and ...
Snow , rain & 0 below
... surviving in this weather,and walk we do.
In total we have walked/ visited "seven!" xmas markets in Cologne,, the city has put on a magnificent show.. from the city centre..Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine River... to the riverside markets.. the visit to this city of one million plus has delighted us...
No hotel accommodation for us tonite.. the overnite train to Prague awaits !! All aboard...
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Düsseldorfer Doofen
... mildly eye-opening, for instance did you know that Elvis evidently learnt karate from a taekwondo school? There are certificates to prove it.
The walk from Altstadt to the Rheinturm (Rhein Tower) along the banks of the Rhein would probably make for a pleasant stroll on a warm summers evening. Not so much at the start of December it isn’t though. The panoramic views atop the 240m high tower are predictably splendid. I could have stayed ...
No more cakes for Del
... and rethinking of old habits.The first thing we did (after meeting with doctors and a dietician ) was to hit the internet to educate ourselves in the art of reading labels, in order to find out what could now be included in our meals. High teas (one of Del's favourite pastimes) seems to be out now as does her other favourite- the yum cha!
However, with an increased awareness of celiacs, there ...
Brussels , Cologne, and snow between!!
... today.What a Xmas market! Over 160 specially designed & decorated "cabins" featuring Christmas music, arts and crafts, toys, Christmas decorations and the scent of the Christmas bakeries creating a wonderful atmosphere. The aroma of mulled wine, hot chestnuts gingerbread and many tempting national dishes fills the air.
Inner Cologne not only has this Xmas market but another five .. all within ...
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Other places to stay in Cologne
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City Pension Storch II
Innenstadt, Cologne | 3 star hotelfrom $49 -
City Pension Storch I
Innenstadt, Cologne | Hotelfrom $86 -
Adolph's Gasthaus
Longerich, Cologne | Hotelfrom $89 -
Hotel-Pension Alt-Rodenkirchen
Rodenkirchen, Cologne | Hotelfrom $84 -
Koelner Pension
Innenstadt, Cologne | Hotelfrom $60 -
Stay In Cologne Guesthouse
Kalk, Cologne | 3 star hotelfrom $90 -
Haus Enteresan
Innenstadt, Cologne | Hotelfrom $86
