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 Fragrances of Cologne |
Obenmarspforten 21 Altstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
From the beginning of the 17th century, Johann Maria Farina produced sweet-scented perfumes which were given the name of Eau de Cologne by French soldiers in the Seven Years War. Only in the 19th century did 4711 become a successful competitor to the original Cologne perfume as a result of imitation. Cherubs pointing towards the firm's coat of arms can be seen underneath the roof cornices of the Farinahaus. The Farinahaus was reconstructed at the end of the 19th century by the architects Emil Schreiterer and Gottfried Below. Destroyed in the second World War, it was subsequently rebuilt with minor changes. Wander the museum from 10a-7p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Geneviève Guimont |
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The horses' heads of legend. |
Richmodstraße Innenstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
When emperors visited the holy city of Cologne, they stayed in a residence which was built for this purpose by the senior minister Nicasius Hackeney between 1507 and 1510. A stairway tower decorated with two horses' heads remains as a memorial to the Hackeney family, whose coat-of-arms featured a horse's head. The legend of Lady Richmodis, who was believed dead, is also connected to the Pferdeturm. When she returned from the grave, her husband is said to have exclaimed that he would have believed that his horses could gallop up the spiral stair rather than that his wife could still be alive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Roots of Cologne's Reformation |
Filzengraben 4 Cologne 50676 Germany |
When it was built in the 16th Century, the Trinitatiskirche was first free-standing Protestant church in Cologne. Today it holds an important place in the story of the German Reformation, and is a religious beacon for many visitors. In addition to its charm as an historical monument, the church also draws architecture and design buffs who come to admire the artistic merits of the building's design and style. It is also home to many musical events, including a variety of top choral and orchestral ensembles. With over 800 seats, Trinitatiskirche is the largest church of its kind in the city, drawing large congregations each Sunday morning for prayer. Review © 2007, Wcities |