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Cologne: From the Cathedral to Chocolate by the Rhine
Colony, Germany

Cologne: From the Cathedral to Chocolate by the Rhine

Discover the secrets of the Old Town, from its Roman roots to its sweet present.

2h 40min
Duration
3.1 km
Distance
9
places
45
stories

What to expect

Discover the secrets of the Old Town, from its Roman roots to its sweet present.

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Audio quality
Professional narration
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Narrator
Native speaker
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Content
History and culture
Cologne: From the Cathedral to Chocolate by the Rhine

9 unique places

Explore each location at your own pace

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Old Church of St. Herbert: Guardian of the Rhine

The historical church in the district of Deutz, originally a Benedictine abbey, standing on the foundations of a Roman fort.

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Old Church of St. Herbert: Guardian of the Rhine
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KölnTriangle: View from the top

A modern, hundred-meter office building with a glass facade, renowned for its publicly accessible rooftop terrace.

KölnTriangle: View from the top
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Hohenzollern Castle: Love Locks

The iconic railway bridge with three steel arches, known worldwide for thousands of "love locks" attached by couples.

Hohenzollern Castle: Love Locks
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Cologne Cathedral: Masterpiece of Gothic art

Iconic, powerful Gothic cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne. A symbol of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cologne Cathedral: Masterpiece of Gothic art
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Heinzelmännchen Fountain: The Legend of Laziness

A charming bronze fountain illustrating the famous Cologne legend of hardworking dwarves and the curious wife of a tailor.

Heinzelmännchen Fountain: The Legend of Laziness
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Alter Markt: The Heart of the Old Town

The historic market square of Cologne, surrounded by colorful restored townhouses and dominated by the tower of the Old Town Hall.

Alter Markt: The Heart of the Old Town
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Great St. Martin: Symbol on the Rhine

The impressive Romanesque church with a characteristic tower with four small towers, dominating the skyline of the Old Town over the Rhine.

Great St. Martin: Symbol on the Rhine
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Farina Fragrance Museum: The Birth of a Legend

Historical building and museum located where in 1709 Johann Maria Farina created the original Eau de Cologne.

Farina Fragrance Museum: The Birth of a Legend
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Chocolate Museum: The Sweet Side of Cologne

A modern museum in the shape of a ship, located on the Rheinauhafen peninsula, showcasing the history and production of chocolate, with a famous chocolate fountain.

Chocolate Museum: The Sweet Side of Cologne
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Everything you need for your tour

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Audio guide

Professional narration in multiple languages with fascinating stories about each place.

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Interactive map

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Stories and legends

Discover fascinating stories, legends, and historical anecdotes about each place.

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Architecture

Learn about architectural styles, buildings, and monuments along the route.

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