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!