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Roadtrip, Koln(Cologne) Photokina and Luik(Liege)

Roadtrip, Koln(Cologne) Photokina and Luik(Liege)

 

 

Photokina

 

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For the 1920s sound-on-disc movie sound system, see Photokinema.

 

 

 

 

 

Photokina logo

 

 

 

 

South Entrance of the Cologne Trade Fair during Photokina 2008.

The Photokina (rendered in the promoters' branding as photokina) is the world's largest trade fair for the photographic and imaging industries. The first Photokina was held in Cologne, Germany, in 1950, and it is now held biennially in September at the koelnmesse Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre. Many photographic and imaging companies introduce and showcase state of the art imaging products at Photokina. The show has two main competitors, both annual shows held in different parts of the world. The CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan, originally the Japan Camera Show, has been held since the early 1960s. In the U.S., the main photography show is PMA@CES, which since 2012 has coincided with the International CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas.

 

 

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Cologne

 

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This article is about the German city. For the perfume, see Eau de Cologne. For other uses, see Cologne (disambiguation) and Köln (disambiguation).

 

 

Cologne

Köln

 

 

From top to bottom, left to right: Hohenzollern Bridge by night, Great St. Martin Church, Colonius TV-tower, Cologne Cathedral, Kranhaus buildings in Rheinauhafen, MediaPark

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Hohenzollern Bridge by night, Great St. Martin Church, Colonius TV-tower, Cologne Cathedral, Kranhaus buildings in Rheinauhafen, MediaPark

 

Flag of Cologne

Flag Coat of arms of Cologne

Coat of arms

 

 

 

Cologne is located in Germany

 

Cologne

 

Cologne

 

 

 

 

Cologne within North Rhine-Westphalia [show]

 

 

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Coordinates: 50°56′11″N 6°57′10″ECoordinates: 50°56′11″N 6°57′10″E

 

Country

Germany

 

State

North Rhine-Westphalia

 

Admin. region

Cologne

 

District

Urban districts of Germany

 

Founded

38 BC

 

Government

 

 

• Lord Mayor

Jürgen Roters (SPD)

 

Area

 

 

• Total

405.15 km2 (156.43 sq mi)

 

Elevation

37 m (121 ft)

 

Population (2013-12-31)[1]

 

 

• Total

1,034,175

 

• Density

2,600/km2 (6,600/sq mi)

 

Time zone

CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

 

Postal codes

50441–51149

 

Dialling codes

0221, 02203 (Porz)

 

Vehicle registration

K

 

Website

www.stadt-koeln.de

 

Cologne (English pronunciation: /kəˈloʊn/, German: Köln [kœln] ( listen), Colognian: Kölle [ˈkœɫə] ( listen)) is Germany's fourth-largest city (after Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich), and is the largest city both in the German Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia and within the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Area, one of the major European metropolitan areas with more than ten million inhabitants.

 

Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine River. The city's famous Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne. The University of Cologne (Universität zu Köln) is one of Europe's oldest and largest universities.[2]

 

Cologne was founded and established in the first century AD, as the Roman Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium in Ubii territory.[3] It was the capital of the Roman province of Germania Inferior and the headquarters of the military in the region until occupied by the Franks in 462. During the Middle Ages it flourished as one of the most important major trade routes between east and west in Europe. Cologne was one of the leading members of the Hanseatic League and one of the largest cities north of the Alps in medieval and renaissance times. Up until World War II the city had undergone several other occupations by the French and also the British. Cologne was one of the most heavily bombed cities in Germany during World War II. The bombing reduced the population by 95% and destroyed almost the entire city. With the intention of restoring as many historic buildings as possible, the rebuilding has resulted in a very mixed and unique cityscape.

 

Cologne is a major cultural centre for the Rhineland; it is home to more than thirty museums and hundreds of galleries. Exhibitions range from local ancient Roman archeological sites to contemporary graphics and sculpture. The Cologne Trade Fair hosts a number of trade shows such as Art Cologne, imm Cologne, Gamescom, and the Photokina.

 

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne

 

 

Liège

 

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This article is about the Belgian city. For other uses, see Liège (disambiguation).

 

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Liège

 

Municipality of Belgium

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Flag of Liège

Flag Coat of arms of Liège

Coat of arms

 

 

 

Liège is located in Belgium

 

Liège

 

Liège

 

Location in Belgium

 

 

Map of Liège[show]

 

 

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Coordinates: 50°38′N 05°34′ECoordinates: 50°38′N 05°34′E

 

Country

Belgium

 

Community

French Community

 

Region

Wallonia

 

Province

Liège

 

Arrondissement

Liège

 

Government

 

 

• Mayor

Willy Demeyer (PS)

 

• Governing party/ies

PS – cdH

 

Area

 

 

• Total

69.39 km2 (26.79 sq mi)

 

Population (1 January 2013)[1]

 

 

• Total

195,576

 

• Density

2,800/km2 (7,300/sq mi)

 

Postal codes

4000–4032

 

Area codes

04

 

Website

www.liege.be

 

Liège (French pronunciation: [ljɛʒ]; Dutch: Luik, [lœyk] ( listen); Walloon: Lidje; German: Lüttich; Latin: Leodium; Limburgish: Luuk; Luxembourgish: Léck) is a major city and a municipality in the European country of Belgium. It is located in the province of the same name, Liège, of which it is the capital and is part of the Walloon (French-speaking) region of Belgium.

 

The city is situated in the valley of the Meuse River, in the east of Belgium, not far from borders with the Netherlands and with Germany. At Liège the Meuse river meets the river Ourthe. The city is part of the sillon industriel, the former industrial backbone of Wallonia. It still is the principal economic and cultural centre of the region.

 

The Liège municipality (i.e. the city proper) includes the former communes of Angleur, Bressoux, Chênée, Glain, Grivegnée, Jupille-sur-Meuse, Rocourt, and Wandre. In November 2012, Liège had 198,280 inhabitants. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,879 km2 (725 sq mi) and had a total population of 749,110 on 1 January 2008.[2][3] This includes a total of 52 municipalities, among others, Herstal and Seraing. Liège ranks as the third most populous urban area in Belgium, after Brussels and Antwerp, and the fourth municipality after Antwerp, Ghent and Charleroi.[3]

 

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li%C3%A8ge

 

 

Station Luik-Guillemins

 

 

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Station Luik-Guillemins

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Opening 1 mei 1842

Telegrafische code FL

Aantal perrons 9

Lijn(en) 34 - 36 - 37 - 125 (- HSL 2 - HSL 3)

Coördinaten 50° 37′ NB, 5° 34′ OL

Reizigerstellingen[1]

-Weekdag

-Zaterdag

-Zondag (2009)

15.153

7.590

7.508

Beheerder NMBS

 

 

Station Luik-Guillemins

 

 

Station Luik-Guillemins

 

 

 

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2013

Station Luik-Guillemins (Frans: Liège-Guillemins) is het belangrijkste spoorwegstation van de stad Luik. Het station ligt op het einde van verschillende spoorlijnen. In reizigersaantallen is dit het op tien na drukste station in België en het op twee na drukste station van Wallonië, na Ottignies en Namen (reizigerstelling 2009)[2].

 

Het station is genoemd naar de wijk Guillemins, waarin het ligt. Deze wijk is op zijn beurt weer genoemd naar de kloosterorde van de Wilhelmieten, die daar in 1287 een klooster stichtte.

 

 

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