Cologne Government Region
Cologne Government Region, Government region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Description
The Cologne Government Region is an administrative territory in western North Rhine-Westphalia that spans eleven districts and independent cities. It encompasses major urban centers like Cologne, Bonn, and Leverkusen, which form the economic and cultural core of the Rhine-Ruhr area.
History
The territory was established in 1815 after the Napoleonic Wars as part of the Prussian Rhine Province. It was later integrated into the administrative structure of North Rhine-Westphalia, which was built up following the Second World War.
Culture
The region contains multiple academic institutions, including the University of Cologne, which was founded in 1388 and serves as a center of education.
Practical
The territory is well served by highways A1, A3, and A4, which connect the various cities throughout the region. This strong infrastructure makes it easy to travel between different parts of the territory.
Did you know?
Within the territory stands Cologne Cathedral, one of Europe's most striking buildings with its distinctive Gothic design. The cathedral was constructed over several centuries and continues to define the city's character today.
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Nürburgring
55.1 km
Cologne Cathedral
12.7 km
Spa-Francochamps Circuit
80 km
Jahnkampfbahn Wald
40.4 km
Phantasialand
4.4 km
Aachen Cathedral
59.1 km
Schloss Drachenburg
27 km
Drachenfels
27.5 km
Taron
4.3 km
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
71.4 km
Petersglocke
12.6 km
University of Cologne
10.9 km
Melaten-Friedhof
12.2 km
F.L.Y.
4.4 km
Rahmede Viaduct
67.7 km
Müngsten Bridge
39.7 km
Vaalserberg
63.8 km
Maria Laach Abbey
53.1 km
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
12.3 km
Andernach Geyser
53.3 km
Burg Castle
37.9 km
Rheinturm
44.6 km
Hohenzollern Bridge
12.8 km
Petersberg
25.8 km
Graf met de handjes
75.4 km
Government bunker
34.1 km
Shrine of the Three Kings
12.7 km
Hammerschmidt Villa
18.3 km
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