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Cologne Germany 2016

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March 29th 2017
Cologne is a city city totally rebuilt. Everything in the city was destroyed in World War 2 except the cathedral. It was saved from allied bombing because it was used as a navigational aid by allied bombers. It was one of the few landmarks that was recognizable from high altitude. The cathedral begun in 1248 and not completed until 1880. It is a masterpiece of high Gothic architecture and one ... read more

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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