Location: Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Country: Germany
State: North Rhine-Westphalia
Admin. region: Cologne
District: Urban districts of Germany
Founded: 38 BC
Government• Lord Mayor: Henriette Reker
Area• City: 405.15 km (156.43 sq mi)
Elevation: 37 m (121 ft)
Population (2015-12-31)• City: 1,060,582
• Density: 2,600/km (6,800/sq mi)
• Metro: 3,573,500
Time zone: CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes: 50441–51149
Dialling codes: 0221, 02203 (Porz)
Vehicle registration: K
Website: www.stadt-koeln.de
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There are 2,000 years of history in Cologne, and visitors here will find everything from Roman towers to Gothic churches to fine examples of modern architecture. Cologne has a variety of museums, too—check out the Museum of Applied Art, the Museum Ludwig and, if you have a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Museum. Be forewarned, though—the gift shop at the latter will utterly ruin your diet.
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