Cologne Opera

Cologne

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Cologne Opera

The Germans have always been big music lovers, and Cologne is no exception. Cologne Opera is the main opera house in the city, featuring modern architecture, a resident opera company and a rich cultural program. It can accommodate up to 1,300 spectators and 100 orchestra musicians.

Do & See

Cologne's Old Town is the historical centre of the city. Highlights of this area include the Cathedral, the Roman Praetorium, the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne, and the City Hall, which is the oldest building of this kind in all Germany. Sightseeing can be even more exciting if you go on a boat tour, a cable car, or a building with a panoramic view of the city. Nature lovers can find refuge in one of the city's parks, at the Botanical Garden, or at the zoo. Below is a list of the top things to do and see in Cologne, Germany: