Best places: Historical landmarks in Cologne

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Lindenthaler Tierpark
Animal park
Up-close contact with animals from Highland cows to deer & peacocks at this eco-minded parkland zoo.
4.70 (5K reviews) (~4.53 km from centre)
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Müngstener Brücke
Bridge
Built in 1897, this steel landmark features truss-arch construction in a picturesque setting.
4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~27.52 km from centre)
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Schloss Augustusburg - UNESCO Weltkulturerbe
Castle
Exhibits tracing the history of motorcycling, housed in an ornate castle with landscaped gardens.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~12.78 km from centre)
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Löwenburg
Historical landmark
Medieval fortress ruins from the 12th century with a steep footpath & views across the Rhine Valley.
4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~36.73 km from centre)
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Heumarkt
Historical landmark
Spacious cobblestone plaza lined with cafes & renowned for its annual Christmas market.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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Merode Castle
Castle
👍👍 The Christmas Market here is one of the best I’ve been to so far. Their were so many stalls that I’ve never seen before in other Christmas markets around Europe. There is ample amount of space, seats, and etc to accommodate everyone. The best part was there were little fire pits scattered around the...
4.60 (3.3K reviews) (~43.03 km from centre)
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Toelleturm
Historical landmark
Observation tower dating back to 1888, with a stone staircase & panoramic landscape views.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~39.2 km from centre)
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Are Castle
Historical landmark
Ruins of a castle from around 1100, with hiking trails & views of the Ahr River & surrounding hills.
4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~46.85 km from centre)
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Sengbachtalsperre
Historical landmark
Early-1900s river dam crossed by a footpath, with forest trails around the adjoining reservoir.
4.60 (967 reviews) (~24.43 km from centre)
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Blankenberg Castle
Castle
👍 Nice view, good to visit with a dog and nice town around it where you can have a nice beer or coffee and even see dmall kangaroos.
4.60 (949 reviews) (~34.09 km from centre)
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Altstadt Langenberg
Historical landmark
👍👍 Meine Geburtsstadt. Mein Langenberg. Mein Altstadt. Einfach schön My birth town. My Langenberg. My old town. Just beautiful
4.70 (416 reviews) (~47.18 km from centre)
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Ahrtor
Historical landmark
👍👍 The gold autumn in the beautiful town. I think it's the most amazing place in the whole Germany! This little town is surrounded by the ancient wall with built into it pretty houses. You will snorkel into amazing design and atmosphere in this wonderful place.
4.60 (842 reviews) (~45.26 km from centre)
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Shrine of the Three Kings
Historical landmark
Elaborate, gilded reliquary in Cologne cathedral said to contain the bones of the biblical magi.
4.80 (253 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Elisenturm
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Elisenturm is very beautiful, there is a wedding room halfway up and from the top both men and women have a great panoramic view. Afterwards a walk through the botanical garden was also very nice. Finally, a piece of cake with coffee or tea in Cafe Elise. Really great 👍
4.70 (378 reviews) (~38.48 km from centre)
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Burg Castle
Castle
Medieval hilltop castle with decorative state rooms & apartments, plus a local history museum.
4.50 (10.8K reviews) (~25.94 km from centre)
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Drachenfels Railway
Mountain cable car
Scenic excursions to a hilltop and castle aboard a historic electric cog railway car.
4.50 (10.2K reviews) (~33.79 km from centre)
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Burgplatz
Historical landmark
Relaxed post-war cobblestone square & community gathering place on the Rhine River.
4.50 (5.4K reviews) (~34.66 km from centre)
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Historischer Ortskern Bedburg-Kaster
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful and well preserved old town, if a little smaller than others in the region. I recommend a visit, but at least during the cold months, you won't find a lot of open places...
4.60 (596 reviews) (~29.24 km from centre)
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Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth
Historical landmark
Remains of a 12th-century castle open seasonally, with river & countryside views.
4.50 (2.7K reviews) (~43.19 km from centre)
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Nideggen Castle
Museum
Reconstructed castle originally built in the 12th century, with guided tours & historical exhibits.
4.50 (2.7K reviews) (~43.82 km from centre)
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