Day One @ Cologne, Germany (II)
Day One @ Cologne, Germany (I)
After the breakfast @ Subway, we continued our way to Cologne Cathedral, the UNESCO World Heritage site.
We passed through the busy shopping streets.
“Cologne is known far and wide as a great shopping destination. Hohe Strasse and Schildergasse have all the big department stores and famous designer shops. You’ll also find a number of trendy boutiques on Ehrenstrasse and Breite Strasse, while Mittelstrasse and Pfeilstrasse are renowned for their exclusive designer outlets. There really is something here for everyone.”
Schildergasse
The most well-known shopping street in Cologne, Schildergasse is the main road that connects Hohe Strasse and Neumarkt. It consists primarily of fashion and shoe shops, stores selling cosmetics, perfume, household goods and toys, opticians and restaurants.
Neumarkt Passage arcade
Discover the world of Neumarkt Passage at Neumarkt with its high-quality specialist stores located both inside and outside the arcade. This is the ideal place to do your banking or shopping, stop off for a bite to eat, or simply relax and watch the world go by. Shopping at the Neumarkt Passage in the heart of Cologne is an unforgettable experience.
Apostelnstrasse
Apostelnstrasse is a small, yet elegant shopping street in the heart of Cologne. You’ll find a whole variety of shops here, including opticians, jewellers and goldsmiths.
* Information sourced from Germany Tourism
We were kinda lost in the middle, while looking at the map an friendly old lady approached us to show us the direction : )
Finally, we were there infront of the Cathedral.
Cologne Cathedral – Ascent of the Tower
“Cologne Cathedral with its two 157-metre-high towers has been the city’s famous landmark and Germany’s most famous architectural monument for centuries. It took 632 years (1248-1880) for Germany’s largest cathedral to be completed. The cathedral is one of the most important pilgrimage churches in Europe, attracting visitors from all over the world.”
* Information sourced from Germany Tourism
Cathedral South Tower
“The platform of Cologne Cathedral’s south tower offers an impressive view from 100 m. height. In order to enjoy the view it is necessary to climb exactly 509 steps, then you can enjoy an impressive panorama from the Cologne Cathedral tower across the city and the Rhine. In suitable weather it is possible to see as far as the hills of the Siebengebirge mountains. The climb to the viewing platform goes past the bell chamber. Of the eight bells the St. Peters Bell, in Kölsch “d’r Dicke Pitter”, the largest freely swinging church bell in the world at 24,000 kg.”
* Information sourced from KolnTourismus
We climbed the south tower of the Cathedral to its 97m high viewing platform, were very much enjoying the magnificent view of the city, what a great experience!!!!
Admission fees for adult is €4. Click here for more details, Der Kolner Dom & KolnTourismus
Discover Cologne on Foot
Next, a walk along the Rhine. We were both enjoying the cold breeze in the evening.
Dinner @ Woyton
On the table, (clockwise)
Toastado tuna with Caffe Latte. Toastado with tuna, watercress, radish sprouts and Frisée with a lemon mayonnaise dressing (€4.90)
Panino Prosciutto. Homemade bread spread from Artischokenherzen cold pressed olive and safflower. Topped with Black Forest ham, Roquette and tomato. (€2.90 )
Lemon Tart. (€1 )
Latte Machiato (€2.70)
Hey, that was not enough for me, I badly need a bowl of hot soup to keep me warm : )
Tomato Soup. (€3.90 )
Tasted good, I like it so much!!
A simple dinner to end our first day in Cologne… …
~To be continued~
Day Two @ Cologne, Germany (I)
Day Two @ Cologne, Germany (II)
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