Wengo isn’t fancy, but it’s perfect for authentic, affordable Asian cuisine. Vegans and vegetarians get plenty of delicious options to choose from, too!

Chennai Chef may look modest, but it serves some of the best South Indian food in Cologne. Don’t miss the Mysore Masala Dosa and cumin lassi combo!

Come in! Le Chien est gentil. Step in to this cozy concept store is filled with ceramics, prints and handmade treasures made by female and queer artists.

Melaten Cemetery in Cologne is a peaceful, historic spot with grand gravestones and rich history. Stroll under old trees and reflect on life’s fleeting beauty.

The Impact Café is a cosy café where you can enjoy pastries such as cinnamon rolls, not-too-sweet hot chocolate, homemade iced teas and, of course, coffee.

The atmosphere is both minimalist and warm, and there is a good selection of drinks and pastries such as tartelettes, carrot cake and cinnamon buns.

Perlenfischer is a beautiful corner store has specialized in rubber stamps: flowers and leaves, fruits, animals, graphic shapes, or whole letterings.

Delicato is a wholesale grocer with high-quality Italian products such as cold cuts, bronze-cut pasta & oil. But not only that: it is also a kitchen bar!

Daisys Traditional Afternoon Tea consists of a pot of tea, salmon and cucumber sandwiches, a sultana scone, strawberry jam, clotted cream, and small cakes.

Trattoria Salento is a cozy Italian restaurant with a covered terrasse and as they cook with seasonal and fresh ingredients, the menu changes every day.

Traumathek, established in '94 offers not only movies to rent but also vinyl soundtracks, film books & film posters to purchase. They also have a cinema.

What struck me the most were the frescoes in the three apse ceilings by Hermann Gottfried. These powerful frescoes bring colors and dynamism to the church.