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Kunsthaus Lempertz

The famous German art merchants and auctioneers, founded in 1845 (although the building is from 1952, reconstructed after the Second World War).

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Taschen
Taschen was founded in Cologne in 1980 and is headquartered here.
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Thalia Mayersche Buchhandlung
The largest bookstore in Cologne; they stock a huge selection of books including sections in English and other languages. Also a wide selection of postcards. There are half a dozen other Thaila Mayersche bookshops around Cologne.
Mon-Sat 09:30-20:00; closed Sun
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Thiebolds-Eck
A typical Cologne corner pub, as you would imagine: Rustic interior, worn bar and tables, plenty of decorations, you can meet local football fans here on match days, freshly tapped and ice-cold Reissdorf Kölsch, small but fine Cologne cuisine.
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St. Cecilia's Church
St. Cäcilien
A Staufen-period pillar basilica and one of Cologne's twelve great Romanesque churches. It features notable historical elements such as a 12th-century tympanum and remnants of Ottonian architecture. Since 1956, the church building has housed the Museum Schnütgen, which showcases an extensive collection of medieval religious art.
Tue Wed Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00Adult €6, concessions €3.50