Cologne Old Town

Conference Registration International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP), held of the United Nations University (UNU) in Bonn, Germany, in late April 2009 and then recently opened at 17:00 local time. There are still some hours away and while waiting, I decided to go to the city of Cologne (see: Cologne) that is located near Bonn. From the Hauptbahnhof (HBF or Large Station), Bonn, author of intercity train ride to Cologne hbf only taken about 20 minutes.

Exit from Cologne station, city tour starts from Cologne Cathedral Dome hundreds of years old, around the old city downtown, to browse the Rhine river and ends at the Cologne Chocolate Museum. Wow, really exotic sun in early spring hangatitu enough. But do not forget, we should still wear a jacket because the spring wind is still pretty cool.

Cologne is situated on the banks of the Rhine River which flows from Switzerland to the Netherlands. The river was clean and wide enough for the purposes of tourism and water transportation. Many stories and romance novels that inspired river. When you take a train from the direction of Dusseldorf or Bonn to Munich Gladbach, we will enjoy views of the city of Cologne basin natural painting by the river Rhine with a tinge of ancient Cathedral Dome crown like a king.

colognePenulis curious old town in the name of "Cologne", which resemble the name of the popular perfume in Indonesia in the 1970s. Rather difficult to also find information about it because the Germans are reluctant (or not many know) speak English like the French. In fact it is true, this is the town where perfume comes Deo Cologne 4711.

Many outlets are found at Cologne perfume and writers find a store showroom (window) of the original 4711 fragrance at the center of town. Hmm, fascinating. The price varies from 1 to 100 euros. If the count is calculated it is not much different from the price in Indonesia. But the author does not buy much for a souvenir for the same goods are sold in Indonesia (later thought to be purchased at Hyderabad only).

Please note that in addition to the city of Cologne, there was another city in Germany that nuanced perfume name, city name Essen. The distance is about 1.5 hours by train from Bonn hbf. At first glance, the writer saw the city is also the exotic old town of interest.

In Cologne, the author decided to air-city tour by walking through the city tourist route. Reach as well. Therefore, the author immediately boarded the train tour again hung waiting for passengers and has many tourists who sit in it. Shortly afterwards came the German nonik ticket charge 7 euros (1 euro around Rp14.000 at the time). Actually there is a bus without a roof for the same route with a tariff of 10 euros. Election tourist train, in addition to cheaper, passengers can also avoid sunburn.

Prototype of the old city of Cologne is not really much different from the old city of Semarang. Building design, a small gang and layout of public facilities (rivers, bridges, parks, churches, etc.) really similar. The difference is, that there really are very well maintained, while the opposite conditions in Semarang. From Cologne's old town planning, the author came to know that River Bridge Mberoknya Semarang with that is what gives typical European-style design of the old city.

City of Cologne was born during the Franconian empire at the end of the 5th century AD before it was taken over by people Prussia. Most of the towns destroyed by World War II and the Cologne Cathedral remains is building a strong gothic style. This is one of the largest cathedral in mainland Europe.

old town cologneMenurut Color Guide notes on the Rhine, the cathedral was built starting in 1248 and completed in 1880. The building has a crown of gold reliefs called Magi with towering altar. Furthermore, the building was named the "House of the King" by Stephan Lochner. The tower is 157 meters tall with 500 steps. From the roof of the tower will look beautiful panorama of Mount Siebengebirge.

A view quite festive. People passing by on the ground and the altar of the cathedral. There is also a sunbathing and picnics with his family. There was relaxing with her partner and that most of the tourists who deliberately want to admire lokawisata there.

Interestingly, not only as an ancient building that serves as the heritage, the cathedral is still functional. He is still actively used to perform ecclesiastical rites by the congregation. Mass conducted as per schedule, even during the day is never empty.

This itumalah become a free spectacle that appeals to visitors because they are allowed entry into the cathedral and to observe the ceremonies of the church from a distance without disturbing those who are running the service. The chiming of bells and singing praise and conversation in German to add its own ambience to be enjoyed.

cologneDi old town before the altar of the church, tourists from different nations and different races together. There are many performances are held, ranging from comedy, magic until the exhibition of paintings and photographs with fairies, clowns, etc. with 1 euro fee each time the portrait with him. And it should be noted also that there was also no beggars.

Security tour looks pretty good. On the altar beneath the church, there are about 12 tourist police cars idle to serve tourists with friendly. As usual, it's easy to find and identify the Indonesian tourists there. They are usually in groups and most excited for the pictures and shopping.

Chocolate Museum in River Edge

Rhine river laden with history and romance of historic tale. The water comes from the Swiss Alps and flows down to the estuary at the Dutch seaside (North Sea) near Rotterdam. That's after a long journey at the border Leichtenstein, Austria, in German cities (ranging from Mainz, Bingen, Bonn, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Duisburg), French, and Dutch.

cologneKarena old town river passes through many countries that carried the names were different. At least there are 4 names Rhein (Germany), Rhine (France), Rijn (Netherlands), and Rhenus (names of ancestors in Europe). But as the most popular is the French version: the Rhine. Its name comes from the word 'Renos' which roughly means 'flowing away' and indeed the river runs along approximately 820 miles (1320 km).

Historically, the indigenous people who live downstream or in hului river Rhine is a German tribe. Areas along the river is known as a very fertile area for agricultural land. Wine widely planted along the edge all the time, so many wine producers in the area.

The flow of the winding river and clean (although it has been used by many people in various countries) and adorned with buildings such as castles or old castle stairs picture snake game. Very unique, especially when we can follow the tourist cruise ship (cruise) along the Rhine.

There is one interesting place on the banks of the River Rhine in Cologne. Namely, the Museum of Chocolate. The building resembles a boat floating in a river. Museum which was opened by Hans Imhoff on October 31, 1993 Quarter was situated in Cologne Altstadt-Sud on the peninsula of the river Rheine. The museum is owned by a consortium of 10 major museums in Germany with an average of around 600 thousand visitors per year.

old town museum colognePenasaran what the contents of the brown? Of course, all matters relating to the chocolates on display there. Starting from the machine used to make chocolate-making techniques to history. What is clear, we can enjoy our chocolate with various shapes and variations in taste are fantastic there. But do not ask about the price (if dikurs with rupiahs). Call it, a few pieces of chocolate souvenirs and post cards to be purchased with a price of 10.70 euros (about 150,000).

In this museum are available terrace with panoramic river Rheine for coffee, tea, or chocolate. For the moment there are almost no seats vacant since the visitors want to enjoy the sun in early summer. Edge of the road to the museum is a tourist bus stop without a roof (hop-on hop-off) and train tours are enlivened with chocolate and snack vendors and cafes. The museum is open every day except Monday with admission price of about USD 100 thousand (7 euros).

source : liburan.info

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