Modern Architecture, Rhine Skyline, Cologne Editorial Photo

Germany, state, land North Rhine-Westphalia; City Cologne: in the Rheinauhafen district [southern Altstadt, city center] is situated this modern high-rise building, the Crane House [Kranhaus], which was completed in 2008. This building is built by the architect from Aachen, Alfons Linser, and the architectural firm of Hamburg, Bothe, Richter, Teherani in the form reminiscent of an inverted L, but proposes a port hoisting crane, because the building was constructed in the former harbor, port. This building in the inner city, city center, is a landmark and tourist attraction. People are Sitting on stairs near the building and enjoy the sunny weather on a warm day in early Spring.