Cologne NRW Germany Europe

Cologne is a 2,000 year old city on the Rhine in western Germany and the cultural center of its region. The city's landmark is the Gothic cathedral with its two towers. It stands in the rebuilt old town and is known for its three kings shrine and the view over the Rhine. The nearby Ludwig Museum displays art from the 20th century, including many works by Pablo Picasso. The Roman-Germanic Museum houses objects from Roman times.