A good time to be somewhere bright and cheerful cologne might be just the ticket. Its north rhinewestphalia oldest and biggest city and the hub of the arts. The rhine is the lifeline of the city. Only from the east side of the rhine do you get a clear view of the citys landmark. The cologne cathedral. Anyone planning a sightseeing tour in cologne should pace themselves very well in addition to the cathedral there are 12 roman churches about 70 theatres many musical venues over 40 breweries in all pariah 9 city museums and of course carnival so i would say winter blues dont stand a chance in cologne. The Instagram Museum guarantees a good time with a focus on the visitors themselves. A visit to cologne underground is a journey into the distant past. And if your blood sugar is running low these local sweets ought to pick you up. From cologne cathedral. Honestly i feel a small as an mc when i look up at this building its 157 meters high. Construction began and 1248 almost 800 years ago all of europe at that time was building churches. Every self respecting bishop wanted to stone gothic cathedral. But in cologne there was another reason. This golden shrine. The bones of the 3 magi are kept here and 1164 colognes archbishop i know from brussels brought the precious really excuse for milan the funeral was built to present the bones in the best way. And it took believe it or not 600 years for his dream to come true the cathedral was only inaugurated in 1818. 00. And it is still a construction site something is always being repaired and refurbished. And sometimes something new is at it like the windows in the south transept which the world famous painter again had leased that the zines. d colonus not only impressive above ground but also underground im currently standing on over 2000 years of city history on the remains of many of the roman and jewish culture and in some places you can still see that past. Excavations have been underway in front of Cologne City Hall since 2007. The archaeological finds the group here may 1 day join the collection in a new museum with 8500 square meters of exhibition space both above and below ground. The remains of the magnificent roman buildings lie beneath foundations left from the frankish period. The citys jewish roots can also be traced here a synagogue stood on this spot over 1000 years ago. Turds of the excavation sites are offered regularly the museum is set to open in 2021 will be the only one of its kind in europe. My 2nd to the basilica of st 7 in southern cologne. It has a double floor. Beneath the impressive interior is an intriguing crypt. Almost 2000 years ago the local roman elite bird the dead and the site. Visible are stacks of coffins car from stone and many perfectly preserved. Somewhat morbidly the churches builders use the coffins as blocks for the foundation. But that does not detract from its beauty. Our final glimpse of underground cologne takes a strong stomach and knows. Welcome to the sewers. Or construction in 1900 marks a breakthrough in the design of modern sewage systems. The people of cologne were so proud they invited the emperor and hung up this chandelier for the occasion. But they were disappointed the emperor never showed up. And. Today other celebrations are often held here. There are other cities offering underground tours such as hamburg and perlin but not only do we offer tours to show people these places we added something more we put on concerts once a year. Supers would sound something you can probably only find in cologne. Whether youre interested in going underground see churches contemplating art or savoring good food there is a tool for everyone in cologne im interested in the bios culture and the cult of colognes coach be. Very its time i. Had my amateur here good to have you here and it will be going to the flea one of the largest breweries here and by the way the 2nd biggest gastronomical stablish mint in germany. But she says that no one any idea i didnt have to me did. Write the whole firehouse in munich very good in 2nd place is of course the flea here in cologne how many seats would you guess we have here 1200 guns not as good estimate 1500 perfect. Spall houses have their very own rules and we need a crash course. As the most important rule for the boat house you always set your own table everyone take a coast a very important lesson all right now right off youll see that the courage appears by itself. And also say you know this is the qubits the most important man in the place and how ok and always think it 1st last. At the bottom why if you just take a look at the class youll be able to figure it out for yourself. Is this the face of the glass is narrow where at the top than at the bottom of the Mountain Park after youve downed a few coals and give the glass a proper thing the glass will break. So you should always touch glasses at the bottom remember that for every its very important. That decade of year that the good to itself has an extremely important function of course it goes under the kurdish and serves as a tab they make marks on it is also very important here in cologne when you get to where you dont want any more kurdish you have to put the coaster on top of the glass then you wont get anywhere. We leave the food and head for the profit bungholes number 2. Here of the year and here you see a very very typical component of the cologne powerhouse this is the confessional its practitioners now you may wonder why its called that. Its because it resembles a real confessional. You see that its decked out a bit like in a church heres a list of the thats like the bosss office the boss has boss means boss hes its there because thats where hes got the whole establishment under control. But nothing to do with the church. Basically it has nothing to do with the church which is. The. Next stop. With its historic volves it was discovered just a few years ago during construction work its pretty groovy down here listen to. These and its incoherent alone not only do we have the coast beer unique to the region but our own but our house food its quite different from what you. Find in the various power houses we have out in speciality for instance we have chicken hops does anyone know what that is well half a chicken need to know thats exactly what it isnt. So now youre wondering its not a chicken at all cheese along in some bread now and rice its a roll of rye bread with a slice of mature at gallaudet some onions and must it sometimes a deal pickle comes with it thats a half or a stick in cologne. Im delicious. Colognes but all houses are really a world of their own you just have to know a few of the quirks. From a brewery to a bakery well we want to show you some specialties its the winter here and. Other goodies there are very popular here during the course of all seasons. When revelers are celebrating carnival by the thousands its time for colognes bakeries to get down to work. Both need sweet stuff most of all they like mutts amanda and i relish treats and as much a part of cannibal as the cathedral is. But. It has to be crispy on the outside and not too soft on the inside because it has to absorb a lot of all you drink turf so youve got to have a mandolin your thats a pastry thats ideal for carnival thats pure cologne carnival that doesnt go accountable. And this is how theyre made for the desert you need flour. Ground. And melted butter. Does to mix the massive pan with his sugar and eggs. Then a shot of rum goes into the mix. The fake almond paste has to stand overnight before its ready to be cast out. On and i demoed some random got their name because they look like all mens and contain lots of almonds actually for the most part they consist of almonds shells monder has. A dip in the hot oil mix the nice and crispy. Golden brown calorie bombs with 600. 00 kilo calories per 100 grams. Much the same goes for other staple combo treats all faster the better thats intended and prescribed by centuries of church tradition. Kind of the said carnival is the time before lent this everywhere in the world where carnival is celebrated its a time before youre not supposed to eat certain things and above all things high in fact and interest to god so fatigue is definitely not until Ash Wednesday when lent begins the revelers in cologne can eat with no guilty feelings and the monks in london in particular are a sweet little sin all to themselves. The time for some exercise i got to burn off some calories. In the end talk skaters make their rounds on an elevated ice truck that is 260. 00 metres long and runs completely around the building. Below me is the ice rink where the professionals train. And next to it a Swimming Pool a cool combination. Of energy. Dellums is right the indoor pool is heated with the warmth that is generated to cool the ice read this is unique in europe. So you can really let off steam here with a clear conscience. Ok are you ready for turkey to south america our of europe walking salsa was on vacation in argentina and he sent us a video and he wrote to us the world has to see this wonderful nature ok we agree heres our weekly be made. In. Cologne as well known for its incredibly diverse museum landscape. From roman history through the middle ages to classical order in art. The father of the shots museum for example displays european art from the middle ages to impressionism. There is sacred modern art in the gloom but the museum itself is an eye catcher. Built on the foundations of the old saying colomba church. Or. Even chocolate has a museum right on the run you could try it here. Museum loot vision is one of the top art museums in europe. It shows art from the 20th and 21st centuries and has one of the largest because of collections worldwide. It may not be a coincidence that germanys 1st Instagram Museum is here in cologne its the hot spot for influencers bloggers and anyone who just wants to have fun. Let me take a selfie i visit to this museum can be a bit like a Childs Birthday Party its the super candy Pop Pop Museum in cologne and it offers 2000 square metres of ideal bank drops to pose in front off. And theres no shortage of visitors wanting to make use of them 2 hours in the pulpit and a confetti cannon go for 29. 00 europes museum goers like melanie are willing to pay the price shes looking forward to taking some cool photos at everything theres a ball pit all in pink very interactive i think its really cool not like other museums where you just look from a distance and here you can join in and do something about gun not compile the. Concepts for the Instagram Museum originated in the United StatesPop Art Museums have long been a trend there 10 are open in new york city alone years ago the conventional museums realize that interactive exhibitions had more appeal than traditional ones the visitor has to be the exhibit. They thought ok then well simply turn it around and build something around the visitors model one it fascinated me that it was accepted as quickly as it was the norm or and thats what we did this year. The super candy Pop Pop Museum is a good place to go this winter in cologne itll only be open for 6 months. Thinking this one this is a totally different kind of museum its something to lift your spirits something to touch which is much better than just standing in front of these pictures it was my mothers a really good selfie maker she hasnt quite figured out how to use the front camera but it works it. Almost without noticing the visitors themselves become the exhibition 1st selfie generation on display. At. A Pop Art Museum is designed to disappear someday maybe itll reappear in a year or so. The indications are good. And another place with instagram a book possibilities the viewing platform of the t. R. A high rise building on the right side of the right with a 360 degree panoramic view over cologne it is easy to see how the rhine device the city into 2 worlds the left side with the cathedral is the. Cultural center of cologne we ever lived on the other side was unlucky. None of the bridges that you can see from here were built until the end of the 19th century. Before that you could only cross over by boat and ferry. But. No trip is too far for all meet the local radio movie. Their hometowns somewhere in the world well in this time where with me going she takes is around her own town bruno in brazil. One via the requirement a woman welcome to my name is liz its a moment. My grandparents came here from germany almost a 100 years ago and id like to show you one of the most german cities in southern brazil coming on intimate. You know i will start on our main street here it used to be called the worst because its long and curved here and here you see lots of half timbered houses stores but theyre not as old as the ones in germany. This is the business the best known building in our city the movement costal. A replica of the town hall in mishas stout in southern germany. Pointedly today over 350000 people live in bloom and many of them live from tourism and the german flair about town draws many visitors. After another german pharmacist hammon luminol founded the city in 850 here and made his name using this region in the state of santa. Arena became a prime just a nation for german immigrants sideband their war. In the. First simmons landed about 25 kilometers from the center of gloom and now is delighted to paula it still looks much the same as when the 1st colonists settled here. Is this i believe its a popular spot for outings and even has a trail that hackers can use to explore the whole area into. The fire and i think it was celebrate october fest with almost 600000 visitors its the 2nd largest folk festival in brazil after the convoy in Rio De Janeiro is an issue. Thats best for the Festival Grounds are made to resemble a German Village its opened year round we have restaurants traditional clothing shops souvenirs and they so is a lot happening here its. Been a plummet into many show up in traditional costumes its a tradition for the blue and now us and fun for the visit has also been signs people who show up in costume get in for free on session days i. Believe. It was. Yes but now ill take my leave i hope you liked it come back sometime and visit us a little bit. There is no walked over fist the cologne but there is carnival. Thank you anyone who thinks that they only celebrate on shrove monday is wrong. To do the carnival season begins on the embryo 11 and ends on Ash Wednesday and that means party night every night. Im at the stone sits on a Carnival Celebration that enjoys cool stuff. I told her we thought it was still going to take i think 3 hours of sketches and music 2000 merrymakers celebrating i thank. The talk of a concentrated sample of cologne lifestyle you have to experience. I think carnival is a great way to round off my sightseeing tour of cologne i hope i have inspired you a bit well bye bye and because i think i have to join those merrymakers again to make start playing. I. Owe you money. Oh oh oh. Oh oh oh. Oh. Oh oh oh. Oh oh i. Was. Like oh oh oh. Oh oh oh oh. I am. Coming up to. Was. Just sitting a few moments. Romeo and juliet brought to mind frame. Their story continues. 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