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This Roman-German Museum Proves That Cologne Was Once a Roman City

by TheSojourner

August 11, 2019

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Potteries inside the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne.

There is no doubt that the Roman-German Museum in Cologne proves that the wonderful city was once under Roman rule.

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The modern museum itself stands on the land where the original marvelous mosaic of Dionysius was found.

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Thus, the Römisch-Germanisches Museum is, in itself, an archaeological site.

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Dionysius’s mosaic is, perhaps, the museum’s most-prized artifact – and therefore, a must-see attraction.

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Inside the museum, your eyes will be feasting on hundreds of small and large ancient objects.

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From tiny trinkets to kitchenwares; to pieces of jewelry and toys and tombstones – all gloriously displayed over three floors!

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With a large collection of ceramics in all sizes and forms, the Roman-German Museum is a paradise for those who are into them.

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Also, the Romano-Germanic Museum has the world’s most extensive collection of locally-produced glass from the Roman empire.

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Unlike other museums in Germany that are far from the city center, this one is just a few steps from the imposing Koln Cathedral, the city’s number one tourist attraction.

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Currently, the museum is closed due to renovations.

Hotel / Hostel in Cologne

I stayed at Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft. You can book it via Booking.com, Booking.com., Expedia, and HostelWorld.

Though it is around 30-40 minutes walk to the Cathedral, I love it here because the beds are comfortable. Each bunk had its own curtains so you can have your own privacy. It’s clean and the staff members are friendly. I was even allowed to check-in early because the bed/room was already available. Or maybe, they just saw my tired eyes and I really needed a rest. Since the hostel is around the university area, cheap bars are basically right in every corner. There are a host of restaurants and grocery stores, too. For medium-priced accommodations, click here.