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Life in CologneLife in Cologne

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HISTORYHISTORY

• Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany

• The first urban settlement on the grounds of The first urban settlement on the grounds of what is today the centre of Cologne was what is today the centre of Cologne was Oppidum UbiorumOppidum Ubiorum, which was founded in 38 , which was founded in 38 BC by the BC by the UbiiUbii, a , a Germanic tribeGermanic tribe. .

• Cologne was acknowledged as a City by the Cologne was acknowledged as a City by the Romans in 50 AD using the name Romans in 50 AD using the name Colonia Colonia Claudia Ara AgrippinensiumClaudia Ara Agrippinensium..

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FACTSFACTS

• Cologne has an area about 405, 15 km².Cologne has an area about 405, 15 km².

• With 1.024.000 people (Feb. 2008) Cologne With 1.024.000 people (Feb. 2008) Cologne is the 4th largest City in Germany.is the 4th largest City in Germany.

• Approximately 41.6% of the population are Approximately 41.6% of the population are Catholics, 17.5% are Evangelists, 10% are Catholics, 17.5% are Evangelists, 10% are Muslims and 30% have another or no Muslims and 30% have another or no Religion.Religion.

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SPORTSSPORTS• The City is host to the The City is host to the FootballFootball Teams: Teams:

•1. FC Köln who compete in the 1. FC Köln who compete in the 2nd 2nd BundesligaBundesliga and and American FootballAmerican Football Team and Team and

•Cologne Centurions who played in the now defunct Cologne Centurions who played in the now defunct NFL Europa NFL Europa

• Both teams play in the RheinEnergieStadion, one of the Both teams play in the RheinEnergieStadion, one of the Stadiums used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Stadiums used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup

• The City is also home of the Ice Hockey team Kölner The City is also home of the Ice Hockey team Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks), of the DEL, the highest Ice Haie (Cologne Sharks), of the DEL, the highest Ice Hockey League in GermanyHockey League in Germany

• Their home arena is the Kölnarena Their home arena is the Kölnarena

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COLOGNE SIGHTSCOLOGNE SIGHTS

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CARNIVALCARNIVAL• The Cologne Carnival–the "fifth season"–starts on the The Cologne Carnival–the "fifth season"–starts on the

11th of November (11.11) at 11:11 a.m. and lasts until 11th of November (11.11) at 11:11 a.m. and lasts until Ash WednesdayAsh Wednesday

• one of the biggest Street Festivals in Europeone of the biggest Street Festivals in Europe

• held annually held annually

• The most exciting period is between the Thursday The most exciting period is between the Thursday before and leading up to Ash Wednesday, with the before and leading up to Ash Wednesday, with the highlight being the Street Parade on Carnival Monday. highlight being the Street Parade on Carnival Monday.

• Thousands of visitors come to Cologne during this time.Thousands of visitors come to Cologne during this time.

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COLOGNE ZOOCOLOGNE ZOO

• Over 500 different animals from all over Over 500 different animals from all over the worldthe world

• Huge Tropical Rainforest and expansive Huge Tropical Rainforest and expansive Elephant ParkElephant Park

• Open every day from 9 a.m. until – 6 p.m.Open every day from 9 a.m. until – 6 p.m.

• Admission: Admission: • Adults 13.00 €Adults 13.00 €

• Students 8.50 €Students 8.50 €

• Children 6.00 €Children 6.00 €

• Once a year the Zoo is open at night to Once a year the Zoo is open at night to see the nocturnally active animalssee the nocturnally active animals

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COLOGNE CATHEDRALCOLOGNE CATHEDRAL• Located next to the River RhineLocated next to the River Rhine

• Construction was begun in 1248 and completed in Construction was begun in 1248 and completed in 18801880

• 3rd highest Building in the world 3rd highest Building in the world

• 1998 added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site 1998 added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site

• Withstood 70 bombs during the Second World WarWithstood 70 bombs during the Second World War

• A beautiful golden Shrine inside the Cathedral holds A beautiful golden Shrine inside the Cathedral holds the Remains of the Three Wise Men.the Remains of the Three Wise Men.

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CHOCOLATE MUSEUMCHOCOLATE MUSEUM • Located next to the River RhineLocated next to the River Rhine

• Built 1993 by Hans Imhoff Built 1993 by Hans Imhoff

• You can see how chocolate is madeYou can see how chocolate is made

• A flowing Chocolate Fountain allows you to dip in a biscuitA flowing Chocolate Fountain allows you to dip in a biscuit

• Open from Open from • Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.• Weekends from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Weekends from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

• Admission:Admission:• Adult 6.50 €Adult 6.50 €• Children ?Children ?

• Gift and Souvenir Shop where you can buy all kinds of things made of Gift and Souvenir Shop where you can buy all kinds of things made of chocolatechocolate

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MUSEUM OF SPORTSMUSEUM OF SPORTS

• Located directly on the River RhineLocated directly on the River Rhine• Connected to the Riverbank by a little BridgeConnected to the Riverbank by a little Bridge• Take a journey through the History of Sports Take a journey through the History of Sports • An interactive museum with lots of things to An interactive museum with lots of things to

do and try do and try • Children can celebrate their Birthday Parties Children can celebrate their Birthday Parties

therethere• Admission:Admission:

• Adults 5.00 € Adults 5.00 € • Children 3.00 €Children 3.00 €

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