Bird's Eye Cologne
Moving on from the cityscape of San Francisco to the cityscape of Cologne, two cities that couldn't be anymore different from each other. While San Francisco is known for a modern cosmopolitan atmosphere set within the beautiful geographic confines of the Pacific Ocean, Cologne is a city steeped in culture and history, with a structure rivaling the Golden Gate in popularity.
I had a chance to visit this place earlier this year, and its characteristic vista with the Dome and the Hohenzollern Bridge set the stage for a cold but beautiful day of touring the city's intricate alleys, exploring the old-town magic, and savoring its multi-cultural cuisine. As evening approached, I headed up the Köln Triangle that rises straight up across the river from this memorable scene. It wasn't until late in the evening that the Dome actually lit up, leaving me waiting for a arduously long time in that freezing weather. Nevertheless, the wait was worth the reward of this scene
Cologne
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany