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Cologne Cathedral (Dom)
Ollie #1 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 649 reviews

If you visit Cologne during the holidays, shop at the Christmas markets and visit the Cathedral. The church is amazing. If a mass is going on, you will have to wait, but it is... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Koelner Zoo
Ollie #2 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Museum Ludwig
Ollie #3 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews
This art museum houses a diverse collection that includes everything from Dali to Warhol to one of the world's largest Picasso collections.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Wallraf-Richartz Museum
Ollie #4 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 26 reviews
This impressive museum houses artwork covering every genre from the 13th century through the 19th century.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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NS Dokumentationszentrum - Gestapo Prison
Ollie #5 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 69 reviews
This old Nazi prison, preserved in its original state, is a terrifying reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Claudius Therme
Ollie #6 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews

The installations and the pools are very big. The price is quite reasonable and staff are friendly. The pools are divided into connected inside and outside sections but also into... more »

Attraction type  Spas
Distance  1.8 km from city centre
Melaten-Friedhof
Ollie #7 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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Schnutgen Museum
Ollie #8 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Roman-German Museum (Romisch-Germanisches Museum)
Ollie #9 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This museum houses an impressive collection of classical art, including the famous Dionysus mosaic and the tomb of Publicus.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.1 km from city centre
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Saint Gereon's Basilica
Ollie #10 of 49 attractions in Cologne
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
This medieval church is known for its intricate floor mosaic of David and Goliath and for its unique decagon-shaped dome.
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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RheinEnergieStadion
Ollie #11 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  6.1 km from city centre
Sukon - Thai art of massage
Ollie #12 of 49 attractions in Cologne
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Hohenzollern Bridge
Ollie #13 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
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Gross St. Martin
Ollie #14 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: This famous Romanesque cathedral, re-opened in 1985 following extreme damage during World War II, takes second billing behind only the Dom as...... more » Owner description: This famous Romanesque cathedral, re-opened in 1985 following extreme damage during World War II, takes second billing behind only the Dom as Cologne's most prominent religious structure. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Rheinseilbahn
Ollie #15 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
Attraction type  Transportation
Distance  2.0 km from city centre
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Botanical Gardens Flora
Ollie #16 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
Museum fur Ostasiatische Kunst
Ollie #17 of 49 attractions in Cologne
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Praetorium
Ollie #18 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Schokoladenmuseum)
Ollie #19 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Located above the city's famous chocolate factory, this museum includes a diverse collection of chocolate art creations and chocolate-wrapper artwork.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen
Ollie #20 of 49 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
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