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  The Book of the Fair :Chapter the First: Fairs of the Past (Text)
At Mecca is held, during the annual pilgrimage, the greatest of Arabian fairs, and one of the greatest in the world, the concourse, though largely diminished within recent years, often exceeding 100,000 of the faithful,[7] among whom is a large admixture of merchants and traders.
In many districts, however, the jurisdiction of fairs, together with a toll on all moneys received for admission and for the sale of certain commodities, was assigned to the [13]regular or secular clergy, the latter in trust for their churches, in front of which the fairs were opened, with due solemnity and ceremonial.
Fairs at Kiakhta, on the Chinese border, have lost much of their importance within recent years, as the result of the increased facilities of communication and the abolition of monopolies formerly held by Kiakhta merchants.
columbus.iit.edu /bookfair/ch1.html   (10126 words)

  
 Cologne, Germany  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Among other notable buildings in Cologne are the old city hall, the central and oldest part of which dates from the 14th century; the Gürzenich (mid-15th century), formerly a meeting place for merchants and now a concert hall; and a modern opera house.
The archbishop of Cologne was recognized as elector of the Holy Roman Empire by an edict, the Golden Bull of 1356.
Cologne was severely damaged during World War II (1939-1945)—more than 90 percent of the structures were destroyed or damaged—but it was largely rebuilt and modernized by 1960.
www.galenfrysinger.com /cologne.htm   (733 words)

  
 Cologne, Germany
Cologne became a city in 50 A.D., had a bishop as early as 313, and, in 785, became the seat of an archbishop.
The Archbishop of Cologne was one of the seven Electors of the Holy Roman Empire.
Cologne lost its free status, and regained its archbishopric during the French period, and, in 1815, at the Congress of Vienna was made part of the kingdom of Prussia.
creekin.net /c326-n71-cologne-germany.html   (1386 words)

  
 Tower restaurant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In numerous towers, tower restaurants are swivelling and are turned with the help of a drive around the tower axle (revolving restaurants).
In Austria the Danube tower two tower restaurants, which are implemented as revolving restaurant, as well as the Bergiselschanze at the jump tower.
Thus the suspension tower of the new Danube bridge carries a restaurant in Bratislava in 84.6 meters height.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tower_restaurant   (212 words)

  
 2006 FIFA World Cup Cologne
Cologne (Köln), built on the banks of the Rhine river, is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Cologne is the economic and cultural capital of the Rhineland and has one of Europe's most vibrant and thriving art scenes.
Cologne had a bishop as early as 313, and, in 785, became the seat of an archbishop.
www.travelplaces.co.uk /fifa-world-cup-cologne.htm   (3614 words)

  
 Cologne travel guide - Wikitravel
Cologne [1] (German: Köln, Cologne dialect: Kölle) is situated on the river Rhein in North Rhine-Westphalia and is the fourth largest city in Germany with around 1,000,000 inhabitants.
Cologne, like most areas of Germany, has its very own local dialect of German, though this is unlikely to hinder the average sight-seeing tourist, as many of the landmarks of the city have English-speaking guides and information.
Cologne Bonn Airport (IATA: CGN), [2], handles international and domestic flights and is a hub for the lowcost airlines GermanWings and hlx.
wikitravel.org /en/Cologne   (3869 words)

  
 Travel guide for Cologne - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
It is renowned in Germany as the media capital, with a number of private TV stations being situated in Cologne, as well as the gay capital (though Berlin is a contender for this title).
Cologne is a very friendly place, and the people are in general very friendly and open.
Cologne was for many years considered the 'art capital' of the country, and although much has moved to Berlin, there are still many worthwhile galleries with large international-quality collections, and many international art fares.
paganel.eu /cologne/index.html   (2021 words)

  
 Hotels in Cologne (Koeln, Köln, Koln) > List of hotels in Cologne (Koeln, Köln, Koln) > Cologne (Koeln, Köln, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Cityhotel Cologne is located in the city centre of Cologne, near the Gothic cathedral St. Peter & Mary, the historic city centre, the Musical Dome, the Cologne Arena event centre and the fairground.
Our comfortable hotel with its kind hospitality is situated in the heart of Cologne, inmids of the old City and near the Cathedral, the main railway station, the historical City Hall and the river Rhine with it...
The Flandrischer Hof is a modern hotel with white façade situated in the Belgian Quarter of Cologne, within a kilometre of the old town and the cathedral.
www.eutravelservice.com /eu/hotels-koln-cologne-koeln.php   (1763 words)

  
 Lilith Fair: News
Following the success of Tower Records participation in '98's Lilith Fair tour, the organization is set to be the official on-site record retailer for the '99 tour.
Last year the Tower Records booth garnered much praise and attention from Lilith Fair fans, as a treasure trove for performing artists' recordings, as well as titles from eminent non-performing female artists.
This year Lilith Fair devotees will be thrilled by the increased stock levels, cd listening stations, artist meet and greets, autograph signings and artist performances already in the planning stages.
www.lilithfair.com /news/pr_tower052099.html   (477 words)

  
 Cologne - Cathedral - EuroTour14 - photos of sightseeing in Cologne on Worldisround   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Founded by the Romans, Cologne is the oldest of the major German cities and still characterized by its 2000 years of history.
Cologne has just over one million inhabitants and is the fourth-largest city in Germany.
Since the 12th century, Cologne has been the fourth metropolis in addition to Jerusalem, Byzantium and Rome to bear the designation "Sancta" (holy) in the city name: "Holy Cologne, faithful daughter of the Roman church by the grace of God".
www.worldisround.com /articles/276961/index.html   (242 words)

  
 Alweg Monorail Cologne
The system itsself was developed and tested by the Cologne engineer Eugen Langen (Source: special reprint commemorating "50 Years of Wuppertaler Schwebebahn" by the VDI newspaper, volume 93, #7, from the year 1951, pages 153-169).
On illustrated city maps distributed by the Cologne tourist office the Alweg test facility was represented by a small drawing showing the beamway and the test train.
But the City of Cologne's decision makers were not farsighted enough to allow Alweg to build a actual rapid transit line for the city.
www.alweg.com /alwegcologne.html   (2992 words)

  
 Cologne Germany Hotels. Accommodation in Cologne - City Centre at Discount Rates
The Hotel InterContinental Cologne is situated in a prime location of the city centre close to the old town and the famous Cologne Cathedral.
Hotel Hyatt Regency Cologne is a luxurious business hotel ideally situated in the heart of Cologne (Köln), on the right bank of the Rhine River, and within walking distance of the Kölnarena event hall and the KölnMesse trade fair and exhibition centre.
Lyskirchen Hotel Cologne is situated in the heart of Cologne´s Old Town-South, only a few minutes on foot away from the Innenstadt (downtown), the Cathedral Square and the Rhine Promenade.
www.holidaycityeurope.com /cologne-centre/index.html   (1477 words)

  
 Cologne Hotels: Find and Compare Hotel Room Rates for Cologne Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Located in the centre of Cologne close to the exhibition centre and the old town centre.
The Hotel Ambassador is one of the leading and best-known hotels in Cologne and ideally situated in the heart of the city within 10 minutes travelling distance to Koeln-Messe (fairgrounds).
Located in the very heart of Cologne`s old city center, the 4 star CM CityClass Hotel Caprice is ideal for clients travelling on business and leisure.
www.kayak.com /h/destinations/info/DE/Cologne   (505 words)

  
 Traveller's Discounts UK | Cheap Flights to Cologne | Accommodation in Cologne
Situated in the country's central-west it is within a hop and a step of its Benelux neighbours and not far from Bonn to the south and Dusseldorf to the north.
As both a commercial and tourist city, Cologne has a wide range of hotels but none that are particularly cheap.
The Kosmos Hotel Cologne is located directly between the city center and the Fair-ground.
www.travellersdiscounts.co.uk /cologne.php   (720 words)

  
 Best Hotels in Cologne - Hotels Cologne Germany
The contemporary Renaissance Koeln Hotel in Cologne, Germany is approximately one-half mile from Cologne's Pedestrian Zone in the city's historic center and 31 miles from Dusseldorf International Airport.
The Dom Hotel, Cologne, set right in the centre of town, overlooking the Gothic cathedral, is a contemporary residence housed in a refurbished historic building.
The Dorint Sofitel Mondial Am Dom Cologne is a contemporary hotel, opened in 1993 and located in the centre of the lively city of Cologne, 200 metres from world-famous Cathedral and the same distance from the romantic River Rhine.
en.besthotels.com /1/cologne-hotels.html   (837 words)

  
 Cologne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cologne University is one of Europe's oldest universities and internationally renowned for its departments of economics and computer science.
Cologne lies between 37.5 and 118.04 m above sea level.
Cologne was under the command of Generalleutnant Freiherr Roeder von Diersburg, who was responsible for military operations at Bonn, Siegburg, Aachen, Julich, Duren, and Monschau.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cologne,_Germany   (4107 words)

  
 RTT Tour: Christmas Markets in Cologne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Founded by the Romans, Cologne is the oldest city in Germany and still characterized by its 2000 years of history.
The gothic cathedral with its characteristic spires is the landmark of Cologne.
Cologne’s 4 Christmas markets in the inner city, each with a special flair, grow more and more attractive for visitors from abroad.
www.rtttravel.com /tours/RTT/xmascologne.htm   (297 words)

  
 Lilith Fair: Sponsors
Through their third annual sponsorship of Lilith Fair, Bioré will once again confirm their support of charities dedicated to serving women's needs by donating funds totaling $125,000 to five national women's organizations ($25,000 each).
Tower Records will again be the official on-site U.S Lilith Fair 1999 music retailer.
XOOM.com will host the official Lilith Fair Web Site at www.lilithfair.com, and will support the site with its free community services, including the ability to allow fans to build their own home page and establish their own Lilith Fair email address.
www.lilithfair.com /sponsors/index.html   (721 words)

  
 Cologne Hotels - Online Hotel Reservations in Cologne, Germany
Situated perfectly in the city centre, right beside the Cologne Tower and at a comfortable distance from the trade fair grounds.
The Hotel Santo, 300 metres from the main railway station and the famous cathedral, in a residential area, is one of the most exclusive hotels in its category in Cologne, impressing with its design and...
Overlooking Cologne's Gothic cathedral and just a short walk from the Rhine, the traditional Dom Hotel enjoys one of the finest city centre locations in Europe.
www.traveleurope.com /ing/germany/cologne   (517 words)

  
 Köln - Wikimedia Commons
English: Cologne (Köln in german) is one of Germany's largest cities.
Français : Cologne (Köln en allemand) est une des principales villes d'Allemagne
Stage of the Philharmonie Cologne during a concert
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Cologne   (398 words)

  
 Cologne infoTurkish.com Herşey Hakkında Türkçe Bilgi
At the end of 2004, Cologne's population was 969,709, using the standard method of only counting persons whose primary residence (German: Hauptwohnsitz) was in the city.
Today, original Eau de Cologne (German: Kölnisch Wasser) still is produced in Cologne by both the Farina family (Farina gegenüber since 1709), currently in the eighth generation, and by Procter and Gamble who took over Wella in 2003.
Cologne became an industrial city, and the current cathedral, started in 1248 but abandoned in the mid-1500s, was eventually finished in 1880.
www.infoturkish.com /Turkey/Cologne.html   (5883 words)

  
 Paris Map fair
The fair is organized by Loeb-Larocque and Agnès Talec.
The fair is a one-day event (Saturday November 10th 2007) with an cocktail reception and dinner on Friday night, november 9th.
Paris has much to offer, beside this fair you are able to visit hundreds of book shops, many of them selling maps and prints.
www.map-fair.com /Paris2.html   (876 words)

  
 Serviced Offices Cologne and Office Space Cologne
The Neumarkt Galerie is an established, high-profile commercial location situated within 10 minutes of the city's Trade Fair grounds.
The Business Center Cologne is situated in the well-known Cologne Tower.
The Cologne Tower is the heart of the Media Park, it is centrally located in the city and you can reach it easily by public transportation.
www.sos-worldwide.com /sos/eu_city/Cologne_office_space_germany.html   (292 words)

  
 Tower Records - Cities Of The Heart [Limited] - Jack Bruce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
CITIES OF THE HEART is a limited edition release (10,000 copies), with a 32-page booklet featuring a pictorial essay of the event, a birthday celebration/retrospective of Jack Bruce's music, from his earliest days on the British jazz scene, through Cream and Bruce's solo albums.
All in all, Jack Bruce's contributions to contemporary music are so extensive that this live 2-CD retrospective only seems to scratch the surface.
Recorded live over two nights in Cologne, Germany in the fall of 1993, CITIES OF THE HEART presents a balanced portrait of Jack Bruce from his earliest days on the British jazz scene, through his triumphs with Cream, to prime cuts from his extensive output as a solo artist.
www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=1018265   (437 words)

  
 Cologne - Cologne, Germany | Travel + Leisure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
DESTINATION Cologne HOW TO GET THERE Continental Airlines recently began nonstop flights from Newark BEST TIMES TO VISIT Cologne is a mecca for artists (Gerhard Richter calls the city home), and the biggest event of the year is the fair Art Cologne (www.artcologne.com; November 1–5).
The austere rooms are hung with original photography; request one looking out on the interior courtyard with a view of Cologne's Gothic cathedral, which dominates the skyline.
SEE With an art scene to rival Berlin's, Cologne has galleries à go-go, the lion's share of which are in the Friesen district.
www.travelandleisure.com /articles/cologne-october-2006   (636 words)

  
 mod livin' modern furniture - Vernor Panton Living Tower   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
His undulating upholstered foam landscape used 'planar space' in a way people had never imagined, creating unique areas within the room at different levels.
Living Tower was the architectural basis for the room in his "Phantasy Landscape," an installation created for the 1970 Cologne Furniture Fair.
Forming schematic layers of upholstered jetties in the classically wide array of Panton colors, LIVING TOWER became one of the hot issues of 1960's design.
www.modlivin.com /furniture/1256-Living-Tower.html   (136 words)

  
 Skyscraper - Wikimedia Commons
Hansahochhaus in Cologne, one of the first skyscrapers in Germany
U.S. Bank Tower (Library Tower), center white tower.
AON Center, the tall fl tower in the center.
commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Skyscraper   (259 words)

  
 Hôtel Cologne - Réservation hôtels Cologne
Hôtel Cologne - Sélection d'hôtels modernes et hôtels de charme aux meilleurs prix à Cologne, avec photos, infos détaillées, réservation immédiate et sécurisée pour que votre séjour soit agréable dès aujourd'hui.
Grâce à son architecture élégante et à son atmosphère agréable, vous vous sentirez comme chez vous durant votre séjour à Cologn...
L'Hôtel Cristall Cologne se situe à 20 kilomètres de l'aéroport de Cologne ; il est l'un des établissements les plus modernes de la ville.
fr.besthotels.com /1/cologne-hotels.html   (866 words)

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