Think you know the city of Cologne like the back of your hand? Find out just how much you really know about its history, culture, cuisine, and more with this comprehensive quiz.
1. What is the most famous historical landmark in Cologne?
Great St. Martin
Wallraf-Richartz Museum
Hohenzollern Bridge
Cologne Cathedral
2. Which type of beer is a local specialty in Cologne?
Hefeweizen
Kölsch
Altbier
Pilsner
3. When does the Cologne Carnival peak?
Last week of February
Second week of March
First week of January
Week before Lent
4. What special object can be found spray-painted on art gallery doors in Cologne?
Banana
Star
Leaf
Daisy
5. Which event is hosted in the Alter Markt every December?
New Year's Eve Celebration
Winterlights Festival
Christmas Market
Winter Carnival
6. What is unique about the glasses used for Kölsch beer?
Square
Cylindrical
Curved
Triangular
7. In which month is the Cologne Beer Festival held?
July
June
September
August
8. What river runs through Cologne, enhancing its picturesque setting?
Elbe
Main
Danube
Rhine
9. What is the official name for the Cologne Cathedral in German?
Köln Cathedral
Kölner Dom
Dom von Köln
Colonia Dom
10. Which notable museum in Cologne is dedicated to ancient Roman artifacts?
Museum Ludwig
Farina-House
Wallraf-Richartz
Roman-Germanic
11. What is the name of Cologne's main football team?
1. FC Köln
Holstein Kiel
Fortuna Düsseldorf
Bayer Leverkusen
12. Which parade is highly distinctive at the Cologne Carnival?