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Römischer-Germanisches Museum
Cologne has been uncovering, quite literally, its Roman history in recent years. Even bars undergoing renovation have discovered a mosaic or two down in the underground basement. This museum celebrates Cologne's importance as the capital of Roman Germany and is built around a superbly preserved mosaic floor (the best of its kind in north Europe.) You'll also find the world's largest collection of Roman glassware as well as some chic Roman jewellery in the permanent collection. The website gives full details regarding temporary exhibitions and events that are staged here throughout the year. Roncalliplatz 4 Cologne Germany Tel: (0221) 2212 4438. Web: www.museenkoeln.de/roemisch-germanisches-museum Opening hours: <p>Tues-Sun 1000-1700.</p> Admission Fee: <p>Yes</p> Disabled Access: Yes Wallraff-Richartz-Museum "We offer children a free trip to the realms of adventure." So proclaims the Wallraff-Richartz Museum which collects together more than 700 years of art beneath one roof. It earliest work dates back to medieval art from around 1300 and it takes visitors all the way through to Impressionism at the end of the 19th century. Famous artists from all over Europe gather here in Cologne, such as Cranach the Elder, Rubens, Rembrandt, van Dyck, Tintoretto, Renoir, Monet, Manet, van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin and Munch. It's an overwhelming collection to take in on a single visit, but there's nothing to stop you from coming back. Obenmarspforten (am Kölner Rathaus) Cologne Germany Tel: (0221) 2212 1119. Web: www.wallraf.museum Opening hours: <p>Tues-Sun 1000-1800 (Thurs until 2100).</p> Admission Fee: <p>Yes</p> Disabled Access: Yes |
