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Which side of the Rhine contains most of Cologne?

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Cologne The Hohenzollern rail and pedestrian bridge over the Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, with the city's cathedral in the background.

Most of Cologne is situated on the left (west) bank of the Rhine river. While the city also incorporates a cluster of suburbs on the right bank, the primary portion of the city, including its historic Inner City, lies on the west side.123