🇩🇪 Cologne Cathedral: 157m of Jaw-Dropping Grandeur! 😱⛪️

📸 5 Must-Shot Photo Spots 1️⃣ Cathedral Square ▪ Pose: Low-angle shot from main entrance + silhouette pics ▪ Jay Chou’s secret spot (less crowded!) ⚠️ Roadwork ongoing—classic tram stop temporarily closed. 2️⃣ Rhine River Opposite Bank 📍 Pin: Aussichtspunkt Hohenzollernbrücke ▪ Panoramic trio: Cathedral + Rhine + Hohenzollern Bridge ▪ Golden hour = magic portrait lighting 🌅 3️⃣ Hohenzollern Bridge ▪ Love locks close-up + cathedral backdrop 🔒 4️⃣ Fischmarkt Old Town ▪ Colorful fairytale houses—use telephoto from riverbank! 5️⃣ KölnTriangle Rooftop (Skip it!) Paid entry with meh views. Not worth it. 🛍️ Souvenir Alert: ▪ Marzellenstraße 10 for viral wooden fridge magnets! 🥢 Chinese Food Fix 🇨🇳 🍜 NOODLE HOUSE NO.8 Near cathedral, 2nd floor with street views + Labubu decor! 🧋 Wan Cha Köln Best bubble tea in town 🥇 🍔 Chin Burger / 🥡 Restaurant Great Wall 🍽️ Local Bites 🧀 Halver Hahn: Rye bread + cheese 🥔 Himmel un Ääd: Mashed potatoes + apple sauce + sausage 🍖 Sauerbraten: Sweet-sour beef stew (beer’s BFF!) ☕ Merzenich Bakery: Heavenly German cakes 🍺 Früh am Dom / Päffgen: Sip Kölsch beer (light & crisp—perfect for girls’ night!) 💡 Pro Tips ▪ KölnCard: Unlimited transit + attraction discounts ▪ Comfy shoes: 509 steps to cathedral tower (views underwhelming) ▪ Bag policy: Large backpacks = must-check 🛅 #Cologne #GermanyTravel #CathedralVibes #PhotoSpots