Beautiful and lively
Altermarkt Platz is one of the most beautiful and lively places in Cologne. During Carnival medieval tournaments are held at Christmas, the market is one of the least touristy and most authentic. In summer its lively terraces invite you to have an ice cream in the sun and are always lively. As a curiosity it may seem like construction works are going on, but it is rather an important archaeological excavation, as this city has in its subsoil many Roman remains. Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium was one of the most important Roman cities of Central Europe.