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COLOGNE

On 12 January, 20167 December, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Sights, Things to do and see, Transport, Where to eat6 Comments

UPDATED DECEMBER 7, 2018

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  • I was here not so long ago: May 2015.
  • Number of days: one and two nights.
  • My rating is 3/5.

The fourth largest city in Germany after Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. Is the most touristic one in western Continue reading “COLOGNE” →

COLOGNE. COSTS AND MONEY. WHERE TO SLEEP, EAT AND DRINK. TRANSPORT.

On 7 December, 201525 December, 2016 By alfonsomgcIn Accommodation, Money and costs, Transport, Where to eat4 Comments

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MONEY AND COSTS

Like in the rest of Germany, neither accommodation nor food are particularly expensive compared to prices in other Continue reading “COLOGNE. COSTS AND MONEY. WHERE TO SLEEP, EAT AND DRINK. TRANSPORT.” →

COLOGNE: THINGS TO DO

On 28 November, 20157 December, 2018 By alfonsomgcIn Architecture, Cities, Museums, Religious buildings, Sights, Walkways4 Comments

updated December 7, 2018

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The fourth largest city in Germany. Almost all attractions are concentrated in the east side of the Rhine. For those who are not interested in museums, Continue reading “COLOGNE: THINGS TO DO” →

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Landing in Shimizu Island, marvelous
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Mount Inasa lookout point, Nagasaki, Japan
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