Cologne is located approximately 17 miles north of Bonn, 25 miles south of Dusseldorf and 117 miles northwest of Frankurt in the country of Germany.

This city is rich in history and traces its storied roots back to 38 B.C. when Roman armies set up several camps here.  In the early Christian years there were a number of famous saints that gave their lives here and fascinating stories from tour guides will keep you entertained for hours.

Take a moment to review the Cologne Travel Video above and you'll get just a quick taste of what there is to see and do in the region.  This city has so much stories history that literally every time a new building foundation is dug, there is a new archaeological find.

While Cologne made not be at the top of many travelers lists who simply check off the major cities like Berlin or Frankfurt, it certainly should be.  Evidence points to this city being one of the most powerful in the area during Roman times, throughout the Middle Ages and through the early Christian era as well.

While Cologne may not offer the world famous architecture of Rome or Athens, the city could easily be entered into a competition for bragging rights in historical terms so if you fancy yourself a history buff then Cologne is one city you won't want to miss.