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Cologne is a much underated city in guide books. Germany's oldest city has many attractions for the visitor including its famous cathedral, carnival and comedy festival.

With Germany's largest Gothic cathedral, and at least 30 museums and 100 art galleries, it's no surprise that Cologne is a vibrant centre for arts, history and culture.

While Cologne has its share of churches and museums, it's the less tangible, cultural aspects that make this city in northwestern Germany truly unique and worth a visit.

Germany contains a number of historical, religious sites including cathedrals, monasteries, Jewish museums and more.

The Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Christmas Market), Dom (Cathedral), and museums are popular with tourists in Germany. Low fares and trains make travel cheap and easy.

Museum Ludwig in Köln, Germany shows about 40 paintings by Gerhard Richter and focuses on his later abstract works created between 1986 and 2008.

Experience the warm and relaxing thermal waters of Cologne the way the Romans did nearly 2,000 years ago with a visit to Claudius Therme.

Seeing the sights in Cologne can be both affordable and easy when purchasing the town's Welcome Card.

Perched in the tower of Dresden's Church of the Holy Cross, or Kreuzkirche, Richard Wagner took part in one of the most dramatic episodes of the city's history.

Because of a shift in focus to a human-centered approach to life, the Renaissance brought various changes in style in architecture, painting and sculpture.

Sugar sticks that were formed as special sweet treats with no particular symbolism evolved into today's candy canes.

Cologne, well-known as Germany's "gay mecca," hosts the Gay Games in summer 2010 with a program of sporting/cultural events. Discover this gay-friendly German city!

Wondering what to do on a long stopover at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), Germany? Excellent trains make day trips to Limburg, Cologne, and Heidelberg possible.

The southern Ontario city of Guelph boasts old world charm, historic and cultural sites and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation right in the heart of downtown.