Cologne is counted among the main cities of Germany, fourth only after Berlin, Hamburg and Munich. It is also one of the cities, which has stood the test of time, being one of the oldest in Germany, which was discovered by the Roman Empire. It has been in existence since the year 50 AD. Cologne is situated on the banks of the river Rhine. The Cologne Cathedral is the house of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. Germany’s oldest University, the University of Cologne, is another eminent place and is also one among the oldest universities in Europe. Cologne also holds gratification as it is the home for more than 30 museums and many hundred galleries.It is also home to the University of Cologne which has fascinated many students from different nations. It is a major city in Europe when it comes to arts and cultural heritage. This is because of the city’s rich and flourishing history. To get a taste of the notable European culture, large number of tourists come to this city. numerous fairs such as the Art Cologne Fair, Cologne Comedy Festival and the Cologne Carnival attract many tourists from all over the worldplanet. The rich and marvellous experience in Cologne gives huge satisfaction to the people who visit this place.