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Cologne is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and Germany’s fourth-largest city. Situated on the Rhine River, it is an important hub for business, culture, and media. Its most famous landmark is Cologne Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. Cologne is also renowned for its vibrant art and music scene, numerous museums, its Carnival celebrations, and its Roman heritage, visible in excavations and monuments.