Cologne, Germany: City Government Office

A city always likes to put its best foot forward when it constructs a City Hall, and Cologne was no exception - even 900 years ago. That's how far the City Government Office in the German city dates.

The building dates back to something close to 1150, and the site served as the setting for government work well before that. Over the years following that start, additional sections were added to the building. Sadly, the facility suffered heavy damage during World War II, so it was more or less rebuilt after that.

Some activity still takes place here, including actions taken by the Lord Mayor. You can find it by the Old Market area.

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