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5 places in Cologne

Fischmarkt© Horsch, Willy · CC BY 2.5

Fischmarkt

A picturesque little square in the old town right by Groß St. Martin and the Rhine – its colourful gabled houses are among Cologne's favourite photo spots.

Heinzelmännchen Fountain© Unbekannt · Public domain

Heinzelmännchen Fountain

A beloved fountain on Am Hof telling the legend of Cologne's ‘Heinzelmännchen' – a charming landmark right by the Früh brewpub.

Kallendresser© Elke Wetzig ( elya ) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Kallendresser

A quirky Cologne figure on the Alter Markt baring its backside towards the city hall – a cheeky piece of Cologne folk humour.

Kranhäuser (Crane Houses)© Rolf Heinrich, Köln · CC BY 3.0

Kranhäuser (Crane Houses)

Three striking crane-shaped towers in the Rheinauhafen – a modern landmark of Cologne and a postcard motif on the Rhine.

Malakoff Tower© Unknown author Unknown author · Public domain

Malakoff Tower

A gate tower of the Prussian riverbank fortifications at the Rheinauhafen – with a historic swing bridge right by the Chocolate Museum.