Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, and stands on the banks of the beautiful River Rhine.

It’s not so much nature that draws people here though – it’s the strength of the city’s cultural scene. For its size, Cologne boasts one of the finest collections of art galleries and museums in the world – many of them housed in architecturally stunning buildings that take your breath away even before you step inside. There are two impressive museums of ecclesiastical art in the city, plus world-class archaeology collections that are not to be missed.