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Discover all the things to do in Cologne with our concierge Perono Florentino. Who knows the city better than a hotel’s concierge? Embark on an exciting journey through Cologne’s attractions. Whether if culture, history or shopping the city on the Rhine has a lot to offer. After a good night’s sleep at Le Méridien Dom Hotel Cologne you can start of your sightseeing tour right at the Cologne Cathedral.

		Things to do in Cologne - Culture: Christmas market in front of the Dom Hotel Cologne In front of the historical background of the Cologne Cathedral and only a few steps away from the Dom Hotel Cologne, you will enjoy the popular Christmas market in front of the Dom Hotel. About 150 festively decorated stalls offer craftwork, gift ideas and fine food and beverages. In addition more than 100 stage festive stage shows beneath the lit up decoration of stars and lights await you to get you in the Christmas spirit. Address: Roncalliplatz, 50667 Cologne Opening hours: 26th November to 23rd December 2012 \| Sun to Wed 11 am to 9 pm \| Thu to Fri 11 am to 10 pm \| Sat 10 am to 10 pm
		Things to do in Cologne - Culture: Harbour Christmas market near the Chocolate Museum Located directly on the shores of the River Rhine and in front of a picturesque background, the Christmas market at the harbor next to the Chocolate Museum Cologne will captivate you within no time. The maritime harbor topic appears in form of the decoration, design, consumer world and at the daily stage program. Approximately 70 versatile stalls perfectly combine the harbor atmosphere with the Christmas spirit. Address: Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 50678 Cologne Opening hours: 29th November to 23rd December 2012 \| Sun to Thu 11 am to 9 pm \| Fri to Sat 11 am to 10 pm
		Things to do in Cologne - Entertainment: My Fair Lady (a musical in two acts) Let yourself be enchanted by the famous musical inspired by George Bernard Shaws “Pygmalio“ and by the movie from Gabriel Pascal. According to a Greek legend, the sculptor Pygmalion created a woman statue of such a beauty that he hopelessly fell in love with its own creation. The goddess Aphrodite brought the statue to life and gave it to Pygmalion as wife. George Bernard Shaws expanded the plot of this ancient original to the comedy “Pygmalion” which in turn is the basis for the successful musical My Fair Lady. In the musical the professor of phonetics Henry Higgins improves and smartens up the moneyless flower girl Eliza Doolittle to a grand dame of high society and he proudly introduces her to society on an important ball. Being so proud of her, the professor falls in love with Eliza and can hardly resist her. Address: Oper am Dom, Goldgasse, 50667 Cologne Opening hours: 27th October 2012 to 30th June 2013 \| one show per day
		Things to do in Cologne - Museum Ludwig: Exhibition David Hockney "A Bigger Picture" Most of you know Hockney’s famous swimming pool paintings that are amongst the most popular image formulars of the 1960s. He has held his position as one of the most important contemporary artists for several years now and is being counted as one of the shinning figures of ‘Swinging London’ and chronicler of the cool Californian way of life. David Hockney is also famous for his still lives, sensitive portraits and landscapes, as well as for his photo collages, stage settings and creative appropriation of art historical phenomena. Address: Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Cologne, in vicinity to the Cologne Cathedral, opposite the main station Colgone with direct access via track 1 Opening hours of the exhibition: 27th October 2012 to 3rd February 2013 \| Tue to Sun (incl. public holidays) 10 am to 6 pm \| each first Thu of the month 10 am to 10 pm \| closed on Mon

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		Things to do in Cologne - Culture: Christmas market in front of the Dom Hotel Cologne In front of the historical background of the Cologne Cathedral and only a few steps away from the Dom Hotel Cologne, you will enjoy the popular Christmas market in front of the Dom Hotel. About 150 festively decorated stalls offer craftwork, gift ideas and fine food and beverages. In addition more than 100 stage festive stage shows beneath the lit up decoration of stars and lights await you to get you in the Christmas spirit. Address: Roncalliplatz, 50667 Cologne Opening hours: 26th November to 23rd December 2012 \| Sun to Wed 11 am to 9 pm \| Thu to Fri 11 am to 10 pm \| Sat 10 am to 10 pm
		Things to do in Cologne - Culture: Harbour Christmas market near the Chocolate Museum Located directly on the shores of the River Rhine and in front of a picturesque background, the Christmas market at the harbor next to the Chocolate Museum Cologne will captivate you within no time. The maritime harbor topic appears in form of the decoration, design, consumer world and at the daily stage program. Approximately 70 versatile stalls perfectly combine the harbor atmosphere with the Christmas spirit. Address: Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a, 50678 Cologne Opening hours: 29th November to 23rd December 2012 \| Sun to Thu 11 am to 9 pm \| Fri to Sat 11 am to 10 pm
		Things to do in Cologne - Entertainment: My Fair Lady (a musical in two acts) Let yourself be enchanted by the famous musical inspired by George Bernard Shaws “Pygmalio“ and by the movie from Gabriel Pascal. According to a Greek legend, the sculptor Pygmalion created a woman statue of such a beauty that he hopelessly fell in love with its own creation. The goddess Aphrodite brought the statue to life and gave it to Pygmalion as wife. George Bernard Shaws expanded the plot of this ancient original to the comedy “Pygmalion” which in turn is the basis for the successful musical My Fair Lady. In the musical the professor of phonetics Henry Higgins improves and smartens up the moneyless flower girl Eliza Doolittle to a grand dame of high society and he proudly introduces her to society on an important ball. Being so proud of her, the professor falls in love with Eliza and can hardly resist her. Address: Oper am Dom, Goldgasse, 50667 Cologne Opening hours: 27th October 2012 to 30th June 2013 \| one show per day
		Things to do in Cologne - Museum Ludwig: Exhibition David Hockney "A Bigger Picture" Most of you know Hockney’s famous swimming pool paintings that are amongst the most popular image formulars of the 1960s. He has held his position as one of the most important contemporary artists for several years now and is being counted as one of the shinning figures of ‘Swinging London’ and chronicler of the cool Californian way of life. David Hockney is also famous for his still lives, sensitive portraits and landscapes, as well as for his photo collages, stage settings and creative appropriation of art historical phenomena. Address: Heinrich-Böll-Platz, 50667 Cologne, in vicinity to the Cologne Cathedral, opposite the main station Colgone with direct access via track 1 Opening hours of the exhibition: 27th October 2012 to 3rd February 2013 \| Tue to Sun (incl. public holidays) 10 am to 6 pm \| each first Thu of the month 10 am to 10 pm \| closed on Mon

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