After visiting Munich, head Xia Yuxiang took everyone to say goodbye to the city.

"We know that there are still many interesting places in Munich, but due to time constraints, we can't go, so we will come back to Munich when we have the opportunity in the future, and we will go to Cologne for the next stop!"

"Pack up, let's rest for the night, and when it's dawn, we're going to leave for Cologne!"

Qu Lihua and Meng Wenjie returned to the hotel to pack their luggage and came to Germany, Xia Yuxiang's head arranged the itinerary very urgently, rushing from one place to another, everyone had to keep up with such a rhythm, although it was a bit hard, but the scenery along the road was very good, and I went to a lot of places, which was very rewarding.

The next day, after everyone followed Xia Yuxiang to Cologne City by car, they were relieved, and Robin introduced it to everyone.

Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, and Cologne is also a city famous for its Romanesque churches and Gothic cathedrals. ”

The white clouds in the morning light float quietly in the sky, that kind of purity gives people a very pure feeling, everything under the sky has become extraordinarily clear, the air is also very clear, Qu Lihua looked up, the sun shone brightly, and the weather was clear.

The Gothic roof with its small shutters in the attic, the crocodile grass that clings to the walls, the oak trees lining the road, the roses and tulips blooming in the flower beds in the middle of the street, and the asphalt road at the bend in front of them form a transparent watercolor.

Go to the Rhine River, stand on the Deutsches Bridge to see the Cologne Cathedral illuminated by the morning sun, to feel the sacredness of the towering church spire in the morning glow, this is a very special feeling, come here, everyone feels very fresh, this is the first time Qu Lihua came to Cologne, Germany.

Qu Lihua said: "Germany attaches great importance to religion, Robin took us to a German city where we can see churches, and we can also see churches in some small towns in Germany!"

"Yes, there are so many churches, this seems to be a representative of a unique religious belief in Europe, people always have to find some spiritual sustenance in life, and when they encounter setbacks and failures in reality, go to the church to pour out, so that the soul can be calmer, if you are always depressed in your heart and hold everything back, it is easy to have an accident!" Meng Wenjie said.

Head Xia Yuxiang said: "The reason why they have so many churches in Europe is not only related to religious beliefs, but also related to the history of these cities, and a lot of history is related to churches, let's listen to Robin tell us slowly!"

Cologne Cathedral is currently the tallest twin-towered church in the world, and it has become a symbol of the city of Cologne and a popular place for tourists.

Officially known as St. Peter's Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral was built in 1248 and was not completed until 1880, Cologne Cathedral consists of five naves and a cloister with three side naves, the altar is still the largest altar in a medieval German church, and the cross on the altar is also the oldest and most famous treasure of European large sculptures.

"We have visited Cologne Cathedral once before, this time we will not introduce more, just briefly introduce the church, our focus this time is to introduce the festivals here, and the customs. ”

The altar is lined with hundreds of chairs, and in Cologne, this megalithic building is not only a must-see, but also a place for people to rest and play, and the quiet, dark atmosphere of the church contrasts sharply with the colorful and noisy environment outside.

The square in front of the church is also a place where people hold various celebrations, and there are regular festivals every year, and folk festivals are held here every weekend.

Head Xia Yuxiang nodded, "Cologne is the oldest big city in Germany, it was founded in the Roman era, the Franks accepted the Roman culture such as architecture and glass manufacturing, and then Cologne became the ideological center of the Holy Roman Empire under the leadership of a series of great masters, this city is still very influential, I have heard people mention it many times, and I have always wanted to see it." ”

Robin nodded, "Cologne is not only famous for its long history and unique charm of ancient church buildings, but also it is also a famous exhibition city, many international fairs in the consumer industry are held here, including the International Food Expo, the International Image Expo, the International Furniture Fair, the International Game Expo, if you come to visit, it is very good, these fairs are very large, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign businessmen, it has become an important window for Cologne to the world." ”

The inner city is very bustling, located on the west bank of the Rhine, where most of the places of interest and bustling business districts are concentrated, and Cologne Cathedral is the center of the inner city, with heavy traffic and a constant flow of cars and buses.

Looking at such a scene is very life-like, and it also makes Qu Lihua feel very close to life, life is very realistic, there are people, in groups of three or five, gathered together, talking and laughing, enjoying the sunshine, breathing fresh air, shuttling on the road, running in different directions, some people are in a hurry to go to work, and some old people are with children, bowing their heads and talking to children, which is very life-like.

There are also young couples, walking on the street hand in hand, smiling, seeing the camera, they all wave and greet politely, not at all restrained, which left a deep impression on Qu Lihua.

The church square has become a meeting place for locals and tourists, where you can see teenagers rollerblading in circles on the expansive grounds, road painters copying famous paintings with colored chalks on the ground, and music lovers of all skill levels playing spontaneously.

Such a scene, Qu Lihua is still very familiar, Robin took everyone to many cities, all saw the street performers on the streets of the city, the city is inseparable from music, there is also such an artistic atmosphere, young street performers play the violin, play the guitar, sing pop music, or play some old but far German folk songs, although the language barrier, but the music is borderless, Qu Lihua was still deeply moved, stopped, listened, and became happy.

Robin said: "This is also the production of toilet water, flower water in French is the meaning of 'water of Cologne', Napoleonic era, when the French soldiers stationed in Cologne returned to their hometown, it is said that they took 'water of Cologne' to their wives and lovers, that is, from that time began to spread into a fashion, people began to use perfume, and the use of perfume as a very tasteful, very fashionable gift, to relatives and friends." ”

Qu Lihua nodded, "I also like to use perfume, it turns out that there is a good story about perfume here, it sounds very interesting, thank you Mr. Robin for sharing it with us!"

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