RIMOWA pays tribute to its historic home with the cologne city guide

GRÜSSE AUS KÖLN (GREETINGS FROM COLOGNE)

german high-quality luggage manufacturer RIMOWA has unveiled an insider’s guide to its historic home of cologne, germany. founded in 1898 and widely known for its parallel aluminum grooves, it was only obvious the brand would unveil a travel guide.

‘RIMOWA has always led the conversation around travel,’ comments the brand. ‘now, this hard-earned expertise has been used to write and produce an exclusive travel guide to cologne, germany by those who know it best.’

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CITY RECOMMENDATIONS AND INTERVIEWS WITH DIVERSE RESIDENTS

available for anyone to download in english, RIMOWA’S guide to köln features architecture photography by simon menges and portrait photography by marc krause. inside, viewers can find recommendations to hotels, museums, galleries, bookstores, restaurants and cafes; as well as interviews with five diverse köln residents who share the way they live the city.

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‘the resulting guide delivers the elevated perspective for which RIMOWA has become known,’ concludes RIMOWA. ‘featuring interviews with five köln residents of differing ages, backgrounds and occupations, it gives a compelling insight into the city’s most cherished spots. from traditional brew houses and acclaimed bookstores, to skateparks and striking neo-gothic architecture, each recommendation represents an authentic look at the places frequented by the city’s local creative set.’

the neo-gothic qvest hotel, nestled in köln’s old town

you can download RIMOWA’s köln guide here.

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