Cologne & Dusseldorf in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

About these maps: Street maps covering a slightly smaller area than that represented on the Falk Extra edition, thus folding down to a more handy size (10 x 17cm). Some of them are drawn with a varying scale which, for clarity, presents the city centre at a slightly larger scale than the outer districts. Main landmarks & public buildings are indicated, also one-way streets, car parks & all the public transport facilities eg. tram & bus routes, U-bahns. These plans of larger cities include a separate map of the town centre at a more detailed scale & a diagram of the U-Bahn & the suburban rail network. The plans also show the postal divisions & have an extensive street index on the reverse side which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. Also included is a smaller scale map of the city & its immediate environs, showing main roads & railways. Map legend

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Falk, one of Germany`s leading publishers of street plans, produce their town plans in two different formats. Falk Extra plans are folded in a standard way, where the whole map can be opened to view the entire area it covers. For larger cities, the same mapping is also published with a special folding system designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps. The plans, which cover towns with their outer suburbs, indicate main landmarks & public buildings & show all the public transport facilities, one way streets & car parks. Plans of lager cities include a separate map of the town centre at a more detailed scale & a diagram of the underground & the suburban rail network. The plans also show the postal divisions & have an extensive street index which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. Map legend

Includes:: English. Falk Extra plans also include on the reverse a road map of the surrounding area.

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Central Cologne in a series of handy pocket street plans from Freytag & Berndt. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: shopping, restaurants & cafes, culture, nightlife & sights. On one side is an indexed street plan annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. In larger cities the plans cover only the central districts. Also provided are a small road map of the city’s environs, if appropriate a diagram of the metro network, & a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English. To see other titles is this series please click on the series link. ...

Street plan of the Cologne conurbation in Falk’s Special Fold format, designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps, others simply hate them!* About Falk street plans:* The plans indicate main landmarks & public buildings & show all the public transport facilities, one way streets & car parks. Plans of larger cities include a separate diagram of the public transport network & an enlargement of the town centre at a more detailed scale. The plans also show postal divisions & have an extensive street index which, where appropriate, shows individual postal codes for each street. * Map legend

Includes:: English.* Falk street plans are published in three different map formats, plus in a series of regional street atlases.* Falk Extra* plans are folded in a standard way, where the whole map can be opened to view the entire area it covers. In most plans on the reverse is a road map of the surrounding area. Latest editions have a UTM grid.* Falk Special Fold* plans, published only for larger cities, have a folding system designed to show only a small section of the map at one time. The whole map can be opened but it will be cut in several places. Many find these street plans very user-friendly & easier to handle than conventional maps, others simply hate them!* Falk City Plans*, published only for main cities, use the same mapping but cover a smaller area then the Extra plans & have a larger map of the city centre.

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Indexed street map of Cologne at 1:20, 000 from Freytag & Berndt with an enlargement of central Cologne at 1:10, 000. Mapping is bright, colourful & clear, with one-way streets shown, as well as the U-bahn, bus & tram networks with stops clearly indicated. Points of interest such as Cologne cathedral, the Romano-Germanic museum, theatres & parks are marked, as are local facilities. The enlargement of the central Cologne shares the same mapping but with more clarity, & is indexed along with the main map on the reverse.A diagram of Cologne`s KVB Network (U-bahn, bus & tram) included. Map legend

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BKB Verlag’s guide to Cologne is specially designed for business trips & short trips, aiming to show you the best of the city in just 3 days. Pocket-sized & printed with full-colour photos, the guide is broken down into 4 sections, one for each day & a final chapter on ‘services’. Each day section has been arranged like a diary, so that the sights are described in the order of a potential itinerary, making you get the most out of what you see. A small map precedes each day, showing the recommended route to take for the sights within the chapter; the maps themselves are very basic, & would be better used as a general overview of the area. The final section is over 20 pages of listings & descriptions of cafes, restaurants, local culture, hotels, museums, nightlife, shopping & more. ...

Unusual, very attractive street plan of Cologne offering a bird’s-eye view of the city with every building drawn to scale with full architectural detail, from street arcades to rooftops & inner courtyards. All buildings, including the city’s famous cathedral & other churches, are all presented in great detail. The plan, drawn in 2011, covers Cologne within its old city walls & the adjoining districts, extending across the Rhine to include the Messe grounds & the Arena, & is annotated with small icons of various businesses which sponsored its production. On the reverse is a conventional street plan of the city with its outer suburbs. Street index, in a separate booklet, covers both plans &

Includes:: brief descriptions of the main monuments & places of interest, plus lists of local facilities & various shops & other businesses. All the text is in German only.

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Marco Polo Cologne: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Experience all of Cologne`s attractions with this up-to date & authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. Discover hotels & restaurants, check out the city`s trendiest places & nightlife scene. There are also tips for shopping as well as ideas for what to do with kids, plus sports & other activities. Further sections include: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, & Index. Useful too are the ` Perfect Day` pages & the handy folding pull-out map supplied in addition to the Street Atlas inside. If you were just to equate Cologne with its boisterous pre-Lenten carnival, or even its Eau de Cologne, you`d doing the Rhine metropolis an injustice. The city has much else to offer besides. With Marco Polo Cologne you will experience the cathedral city as a metropolis brimming with history & culture, as well as a modern multicultural haven overflowing with creative talent. The practical pocket-sized guide highlights all the international cuisine that has found a home here as well telling you where to get more down-to-earth, local fare. The Best Of pages recommend things to do for free in the shadow of the cathedral, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & put your feet up. In addition you`ll find out what`s currently in vogue, whether the hip fashion of the Belgian Quarter or places to party with the in-crowd. The Insider Tips reveal why it`s worth visiting the design district of Ehrenfeld & at which bars you can discover the authentic Cologne while sampling the city`s famous Kolsch beer. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains, while the ` Where to Start` boxes highlight the best places to begin sightseeing, shopping & going out in the evening. The City Walks take you on a journey into the past & get to the heart of the Cologne psyche. The Dos & Don`ts explain how to keep on the right side of the waiter in the beer hall & how to avoid getting your car towed away. Marco Polo Cologne provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around there`s the detailed Street Atlas, a public transport map in the cover, plus a pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide! ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Cologne with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city`s trendiest places, & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this historic city has to offer... This glorious cathedral city is a metropolis brimming with history & culture, as well as a modern multicultural haven overflowing with creative talent. From historically significant churches, world-renowned museums & architectural masterpieces to modern shopping centres & highly convivial breweries, let Marco Polo show you the best Cologne has to offer... . This is Cologne! Your Marco Polo Cologne Pocket Guide
Includes:: Insider Tips
- we show you the hidden gems & little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Discover the creative heart of Cologne in Ehrenfeld, stay in a Victorian villa or enjoy classic Rhenish cuisine in a historic, wood-panelled building. Best of
- find the best things to do for free, the best `only in` Cologne experiences, the best things to do if it rains & the best places to relax & spoil yourself. Sightseeing
- all of the top sights are organised by areas of the city so you can easily plan your day. Discovery Tours
- 4 specially tailored tours will get you to the heart of Cologne. Discover & experience all the delights defining Cologne, from its historic Cathedral to its artistic quarter. Cologne in full-colour
- Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne

Includes:: full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see & enjoy on your trip. Touring App
- download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description & map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators & landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing & never get lost again! Street Atlas & pull-out map
- we`ve included a detailed street atlas & a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. Useful German phrases
- the essential words & phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cologne to show you around this fascinating city. The comprehensive coverage & unique insights will ensure you experience everything Cologne has to offer & more. The special tips, personal insights & unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip
- just arrive & enjoy.











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