Webcam Cologne online tour of the city

The year of the Foundation of Cologne in 1248, is considered the second year. However, archaeologists found that the first permanent settlement was founded at this place more than 5000 years ago. Despite its venerable age, the city's few old buildings. They mostly were destroyed during the Second world war. From this remnant, which is the symbol of the city of Cologne the Cathedral of the blessed virgin and St. Peter, has acquired even more value. The massive building, with an abundance of decorative details and turrets, is an original combination of various architectural styles and eras, which you can admire thanks to the web camera of Cologne online. Inside is "the adoration of the Magi" is a famous triptych by Stephan Lochner. Cathedral classified by UNESCO as cultural heritage of the planet. As a center of German Catholicism, the city boasts a number of fascinating churches from different eras. Worth to see the magnificent Church of the Ursulines, built in the Baroque style Church of the assumption of the blessed virgin Mary. The most interesting of the ancient Church. Of Gereon and contemporary of Saint Elizabeth. Many of the Church buildings are restored (with German diligence and pedantry) copies destroyed.