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🇩🇪 When the twin towers pierce the twilight, you will know how hardcore the romance of Cologne is.

#5月好去处2025 🇩🇪Cologne is a 2-hour drive from Frankfurt. Whether it is the magnificent Gothic architecture, world-class museums, or the unique cultural atmosphere, Cologne can make every visitor feel its charm. Cologne Cathedral perfectly combines all medieval Gothic architecture and decorative elements. UNESCO listed it as a World Cultural Heritage in 1996. It is worth visiting specifically for this. - 🌟Itinerary Morning: Soul-struck landmark check-in Afternoon: Art and niche collision Night: Romantic ending on the Rhine - 📸Morning: Cologne Cathedral ruling area 📍Cologne Cathedral ▪ 8:00am snap a big scene without people! Take a photo of the church + the blue sky from the south stone steps📷 ▪ Tips for climbing the tower: 533 spiral steps (student ticket 3 euros), reach the top before 10:00 to avoid the crowds ▪ Must-see in the church: Three Kings Shrine Stained Windows + Medieval Astronomical Clock . 📍Hohenzollern Bridge ▪ Tips for hanging love locks: The third railing on the east side of the bridge is the most photogenic🔒 ▪ Capture the cinematic moment when the train passes over the bridge🚂 . ☕Breakfast recommendation ▪ Café Reichard: A century-old shop in the church square, apple roll + cream is super fragrant! - 🎨Afternoon: Awakening of niche play 📍Ludwig Museum (closed on Wednesdays!) ▪ Must-see for modern art fans: Picasso's original works + Pop Art District ▪ Take a photo of the church reflection from the panoramic window of the rooftop cafe🖼 . 📍Chocolate Museum ▪ Make your own chocolate coins! Assembly line tasting is free🍫 ▪ Hidden camera: The third floor terrace and the Rhine cruise are in the same frame . 📍Walk in the old town ▪ Look for vintage clothes on Schilder Street: 15 euros for a 60s leather jacket ▪ Buyer shop in the Belgian district: Kauf dich glücklich is a must-visit . 🍴Must-eat lunch ▪ Früh am Dom: A century-old beer hall! Sauerkraut pork elbow + dark beer (20 euros per person) ▪ Tips for avoiding scams: Don’t order a number of Kölsch beer glasses, the waiter will keep refilling! - 🌉Night: Golden hour on the Rhine 📍Rhine cruise ▪ 19:00 sunset route (15 euros/person), take pictures of the church and the sunset ▪ Hidden service: Ask the captain for free Cologne dialect teaching! . 📍Triangle Building Observation Deck ▪ Night scene mode starts at 21:00, and the whole audience exclaims when the church lights up✨ ▪ Camera parameters: ISO800+tripod long exposure . 🍷Midnight snack Easter egg ▪ Papa Joe's Jazzlokal: Basement jazz bar + German salty bread platter - ⚠tips ❗Beware of fake signature scams in front of the church ❗All stores are closed on Sundays, arrange museum day ❗Must drink Glühwein mulled wine in winter!
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