After Berlin, Hamburg and Munich, Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany. Cologne was founded by the Roman Empire and it has surpassed a lot of arduous times and is one of the oldest of German cities. The city came into being in 50 AD. Cologne is positioned on the banks of the river Rhine. The Cologne Cathedral is the domicile of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. Another place of importance is the University of Cologne, which is not only Germany’s oldest, but is also one of the oldest universities of Europe. Cologne also boasts museums come to 30 in count, and hundreds of galleries.It is also home to the University of Cologne which has attracted many students from different nations. When arts and cultural heritage is considered, Cologne is a prominent city in Europe. The abundant historical importance of the city explains why it is so. travellers gather in giganticenormous numbers here to experience this great European culture. Tourist from all over the world get attracted to the fairs hosted here like the Art Cologne Fair, Cologne Comedy Festival and the Cologne Carnival. Tourists thus are greatly contented by this culturally rich and lively experience in Cologne.