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Germany is without a doubt one of the best places to visit in the world. This country has a very rich history and also a torrid past and you can experience both when you travel around. So that you will not have difficulty at all traveling from one city to another it is best you rent or hire a car.

If you are considering going to Germany with your family, you should definitely visit Cologne, Germany. Cologne is one of the largest cities in Germany after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.

The city of Cologne was founded by the Romans and is found on the along the Rhine river. The first perfumed water was created in this city in the 18th Century. The Italian merchant that created the perfumed water initially introduced the liquid as a cure. Eventually, this was marketed as the cologne it is known today.

If you plan to visit one of the oldest cities in Germany, you should definitely consider mapping out your route so as to maximize your holiday. It would be easy to tour the city with your family in tow if you have your own car. It wouldn't take more than a few minutes to secure your own car in Cologne.

Cologne is a metropolitan city. It boasts some of the finest buildings of old Europe. The city houses the Cologne Cathedral, popularly known as the K'lner Dom, one of the most beautiful churches in Germany.

Like many tourists, you'd also be fascinated with Cologne's amazing history. You'd be enchanted by the blending of the old and new Germany. Old Romanesque churches stand with post-war and modern structures. Like most German cities, Cologne survived World War II air raids. In fact, it was the first target of the 1,000 bombers sent by the Royal Air Force. Fortunately, many of the old Cologne buildings have been successfully reconstructed. These reconstructed buildings include the Romanesque churches for which Cologne is greatly known for.

If you have a sweet tooth, you can direct your car to the Schokoladen Museum. This is the perfect place to go to if you're looking for chocolates. This place is wholly dedicated towards the process of creating chocolates. This is the ideal place for chocolate lovers. Indeed, the charming combination of old buildings with the modern world structures is not easy to resist.

The city is also a merging point for many railway lines in Germany as it is a railway center. It is considered amongst Europe's major port and commercial trading facilities. Many goods and materials are manufactured in the city including metal goods, automobiles, and printed products.

If you would like to save time and avoid the hassle of securing a car when you arrive at Cologne, you can hire a car before you even reached the city. You can do this by going online. You have various cars model to choose from. It all depends on what you can afford and what sort of comfort you seek from your transport.