Cologne Cathedral was once considered the tallest structure in the world, before the Washington Monument was erected in 1884.iStock The Intercity Express train service from Brussels reduces speed as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO - The new lighting at Cologne Cathedral highlights the grandeur of the Gothic structure, with over 700 LED lamps, most ...

Cologne Cathedral is one of the most iconic and well-visited buildings in Germany. And it has an incredible history to match the name. The first foundation stone for the Gothic cathedral (known as the ...

In Cologne, Germany, tread carefully, for history may lie, just below your feet. On my first day in the city, my local guide Monica Brieskorn walks me down a staircase, below the majestic Dom ...

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A walk around this German town will reveal buildings and artwork from the Middle Ages, not to mention scores of traditional beer halls. Cologne is like a three-dimensional textbook on medieval history ...

Germany needs no introduction as a city break destination. Whether it is Berlin, Munich, Hamburg or Stuttgart, the German map is dotted with places ideal for a brilliant weekend. This list also ...