The question above was asked in an old German folk song and you can be sure that Cologne or Bonn natives can answer it at length.
Between Cologne Cathedral and Bonn Minster there are many things that make living by "Father Rhine" attractive. However, the real answer to what´s so special about the region lies in the local people themselves. They are said to be ready to celebrate, outward looking and tolerant and it really is not just a cliché.

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