27-Aug – The Viking Skirnir arrives in Cologne, Germany around 9:00 am and shortly thereafter we begin a walking tour of the city center. The Cologne Cathedral is truly unbelievable; the craftsmanship, architecture and design of this magnificent building was begun around 1248 and it took nearly seven centuries to be completed. Spared Allied bombs during World War II, the cathedral’s imposing twin spires are visible for miles and stained-glass windows fill the interior with brilliant colored light. As you might expect, this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is a mix of old and new and the city reveals its Roman heritage in its city layout and ancient ruins that lie scattered through the town

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