About Cologne, Germany

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.

• Postal codes: 50441–51149
• Dialling codes: 0221, 02203 (Porz)
• Weather: 4°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 84% Humidity
• Elevation: 37 m (121 ft)
• District: Urban districts of Germany
• Population: 1.061 million (2016) United Nations