Life in Cologne HISTORY Cologne is one of

Life in Cologne

HISTORY • Cologne is one of the oldest cities in Germany • The first urban settlement on the grounds of what is today the centre of Cologne was Oppidum Ubiorum, which was founded in 38 BC by the Ubii, a Germanic tribe. • Cologne was acknowledged as a City by the Romans in 50 AD using the name Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium.

FACTS • Cologne has an area about 405, 15 km². • With 1. 024. 000 people (Feb. 2008) Cologne is the 4 th largest City in Germany. • Approximately 41. 6% of the population are Catholics, 17. 5% are Evangelists, 10% are Muslims and 30% have another or no Religion.

SPORTS • The City is host to the Football Teams: • 1. FC Köln who compete in the 2 nd Bundesliga and American Football Team and • Cologne Centurions who played in the now defunct NFL Europa • Both teams play in the Rhein. Energie. Stadion, one of the Stadiums used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup • The City is also home of the Ice Hockey team Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks), of the DEL, the highest Ice Hockey League in Germany • Their home arena is the Kölnarena

COLOGNE SIGHTS

CARNIVAL • The Cologne Carnival–the "fifth season"–starts on the 11 th of November (11. 11) at 11: 11 a. m. and lasts until Ash Wednesday • one of the biggest Street Festivals in Europe • held annually • The most exciting period is between the Thursday before and leading up to Ash Wednesday, with the highlight being the Street Parade on Carnival Monday. • Thousands of visitors come to Cologne during this time.

COLOGNE ZOO • Over 500 different animals from all over the • • • world Huge Tropical Rainforest and expansive Elephant Park Open every day from 9 a. m. until – 6 p. m. Admission: • Adults 13. 00 € • Students 8. 50 € • Children 6. 00 € • Once a year the Zoo is open at night to see the nocturnally active animals

COLOGNE CATHEDRAL • Located next to the River Rhine • Construction was begun in 1248 and completed in 1880 • 3 rd highest Building in the world • 1998 added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site • Withstood 70 bombs during the Second World War • A beautiful golden Shrine inside the Cathedral holds the Remains of the Three Wise Men.

CHOCOLATE MUSEUM • Located next to the River Rhine • Built 1993 by Hans Imhoff • You can see how chocolate is made • A flowing Chocolate Fountain allows you to dip in a biscuit • Open from • Tuesday to Friday from 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. • Weekends from 11 a. m. until 7 p. m. • Admission: • Adult 6. 50 € • Children ? • Gift and Souvenir Shop where you can buy all kinds of things made of chocolate

MUSEUM OF SPORTS • Located directly on the River Rhine • Connected to the Riverbank by a little Bridge • Take a journey through the History of Sports • An interactive museum with lots of things to do • • and try Children can celebrate their Birthday Parties there Admission: • Adults 5. 00 € • Children 3. 00 €

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