Köln

Cologne - a picture book as a major event. This magnificent volume presents Cologne in a modern and extraordinary light. It features the Cathedral and Romanesque churches, the Rhine and the Town Hall, the Old Town and the new harbor, as well as numerous examples of successful 21st-century architecture and, of course, the vibrant life of the city. Through its composition and surprising perspectives, the over 240 images by renowned photographers from the laif agency convey the modern spirit and dynamism of the city. Locals will see familiar sights in a new way and discover new things, while those unfamiliar with Cologne will get to know and fall in love with the city by the river in all its diversity! The visual impressions are complemented by an essay by Carl Dietmar on the exciting and eventful millennia-old history of the city of Cologne. Prominent Cologne residents and lovers of the city.