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“Pope Francis has ordered an Apostolic Visitation to the Archdiocese of Cologne,” Nikola Eterovic, the Papal Nuncio to Germany, said in a statement.
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As gluhwein coursed through Ian Shantz veins, the sounds of festive music filling the air as revellers roamed the temporary annual snow globe that is the Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral — a.k.a Weihnachtsmarkt am Kolner Dom — he couldn’t help but be swept away by the magic of it all.
Germany – Cologne Cathedral
Cologne is a great option for travelers looking to avoid the crowds of tourists that throng the streets of more popular destinations such as Prague, Florence, and Venice. The fourth largest city in the whole of Germany is a relatively undiscovered gem. Here Hannah Lukaszewich’s favorite things to do in Cologne.
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Germany – Cologne Cathedral
Germany – Cologne Cathedral
The sun came out to play the next day in Cologne! It’s funny how a little thing like blue skies can change the look of a city so much. After a quick walk through the city to burn off the breakfast calories, Yaya found himself back at Cologne Cathedral, totally determined to climb it!
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The Rhine, the cathedral, the old town, the excellent museums and not least the population’s easy-going sociability make Cologne one of Germany’s most popular travel destinations.
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There’s more to Cologne than silly costumes and footballer Lukas Podolski.
