When American forces set out to cross the Rhine River in March of 1945 to continue advancing into the heart of Germany, the heavily-bombed city of Cologne stood in their way.

The tank battle at Cologne Cathedral, although brief, is perhaps the most famous of all time. Before the outbreak of the Second World War, Cologne was the fourth largest city in Germany and the ...

The capital of West Germany from 1949 until 1990, when Germany was divided in two, things to do in Bonn include discovering ...

From its charming Old Town and romantic city skyline, to modern museums and fantastic food, these are the best things to do ...