Bridge over the Rhine

The original was bombed by the Germans to keep the Allies from getting across. It is one of the only major bridges in the world that still has padlocks on it. All the other major bridges that had padlocks, removed them due to the weight.

Rhine River Rafting Adventure – Day 6

June 7th 2016
Cologne. We docked overnight, but we knew in the morning around 5:30AM that we were in a big city, when an ambulance siren broke the silence. Today is a day of walking tour, and free time. After breakfast, we left the boat at 9:00 to walk around the square, of the Cathedral. This is one of Germany’s oldest cities, and was pretty much destroyed during the second world war. The Cathedral has ... read more

Europe » Germany » North Rhine-Westphalia » Cologne

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more

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