Life in Cologne Life in Cologne

HISTORY 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 what is today the centre of Cologne was Oppidum Ubiorum, which was founded in 38 BC by the Ubii, a Germanic tribe. 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.UbiiGermanic tribeUbiiGermanic tribe Cologne was acknowledged as a City by the Romans in 50 AD using the name Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium. 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. Cologne has an area about 405, 15 km². With people (Feb. 2008) Cologne is the 4th largest City in Germany. With people (Feb. 2008) Cologne is the 4th 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. 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: The City is host to the Football Teams:Football 1. FC Köln who compete in the 2nd Bundesliga and American Football Team and 1. FC Köln who compete in the 2nd Bundesliga and American Football Team and 1. FC Köln2nd Bundesliga American Football 1. FC Köln2nd Bundesliga American Football Cologne Centurions who played in the now defunct NFL Europa Cologne Centurions who played in the now defunct NFL Europa Cologne Centurions NFL Europa Cologne Centurions NFL Europa Both teams play in the RheinEnergieStadion, one of the Stadiums used during the 2006 FIFA World Cup Both teams play in the RheinEnergieStadion, one of the Stadiums used during the 2006 FIFA World CupRheinEnergieStadion2006 FIFA World CupRheinEnergieStadion2006 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 The City is also home of the Ice Hockey team Kölner Haie (Cologne Sharks), of the DEL, the highest Ice Hockey League in GermanyKölner HaieDELKölner HaieDEL Their home arena is the Kölnarena Their home arena is the KölnarenaKölnarena

COLOGNE SIGHTS COLOGNE SIGHTS

CARNIVAL The Cologne Carnival–the "fifth season"–starts on the 11th of November (11.11) at 11:11 a.m. and lasts until Ash Wednesday The Cologne Carnival–the "fifth season"–starts on the 11th of November (11.11) at 11:11 a.m. and lasts until Ash Wednesday one of the biggest Street Festivals in Europe one of the biggest Street Festivals in Europe held annually 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. 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. Thousands of visitors come to Cologne during this time.

COLOGNE ZOO Over 500 different animals from all over the world Over 500 different animals from all over the world Huge Tropical Rainforest and expansive Elephant Park Huge Tropical Rainforest and expansive Elephant 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 € Adults € Students 8.50 € Students 8.50 € Children 6.00 € Children 6.00 € Once a year the Zoo is open at night to see the nocturnally active animals Once a year the Zoo is open at night to see the nocturnally active animals

COLOGNE CATHEDRAL Located next to the River Rhine Located next to the River Rhine Construction was begun in 1248 and completed in 1880 Construction was begun in 1248 and completed in rd 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 War Withstood 70 bombs during the Second World War A beautiful golden Shrine inside the Cathedral holds the Remains of the Three Wise Men. A beautiful golden Shrine inside the Cathedral holds the Remains of the Three Wise Men.

CHOCOLATE MUSEUM Located next to the River Rhine Located next to the River Rhine Built 1993 by Hans Imhoff Built 1993 by Hans Imhoff You can see how chocolate is made You can see how chocolate is made A flowing Chocolate Fountain allows you to dip in a biscuit A 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 chocolate Gift and Souvenir Shop where you can buy all kinds of things made of chocolate

MUSEUM OF SPORTS Located directly on the River Rhine Located directly on the River Rhine Connected to the Riverbank by a little Bridge Connected 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 do and try An interactive museum with lots of things to do and try Children can celebrate their Birthday Parties there Children can celebrate their Birthday Parties there Admission: Admission: Adults 5.00 € Adults 5.00 € Children 3.00 € Children 3.00 €

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