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 A picturesque windmill |
An der Bottmühle Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
The ivy-covered Bottmühle is one of the Südstadt's most picturesque landmarks. The platform was built on the inner side of the city wall on which in 1587 a windmill was constructed. Later, in the year 1677-1678 the appearance of the mill changed once more. A tall stone tower was built on the site by the city stone-mason Andreas von Gülich. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City Wall |
Sachsenring Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50677 Germany |
The first ever German memorial to the distant past is to be found in part of the medieval city wall near to the Ulrepforte. In the late 13th century, a breach in the wall allowed enemy troops to enter the city for the first and only time in the history of Cologne. The memorial to this event, which is to be found close to the Ulrepforte, is a replica. The original is kept in the Kölner Stadtmuseum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A superb baroque town-house |
Severinstraße 15 Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
After the Second World War, Cologne was reduced to rubble and ashes. Among the few houses that survived was the Haus zum Goldenen Bären. This impressive baroque town house was built in 1676, and the date is still to be seen on the wall. The Balchem brothers brewed beer here until the 19th century, and the house is also known as Haus Balchem in their honour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A history lesson for chocoholics |
Rheinauhafen 1a Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen 50678 Germany +49 221 931 8880 http://www.schokoladenmuseum.de |
Whether you are a chocoholic or not, this unique chocolate museum will give you a delicious tour through history. Situated in the heart of the city, the museum traces the 3,000 year old legacy from the Mayas in Central America to Europe. Since its opening in 1933, this museum receives almost 5 million visitors every year. The exhibits not only focus on the past, but also on recent research and developments. Regular events and promotions are held from time to time. Information is available in English and German in all the exhibits. There is also a cafe overlooking the Rhine on the premises that offers a variety of chocolate delicacies. Special theme birthday parties are also organized for kids, where everything is arranged by the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bronze carnival ship |
Karl-Berbuer-Platz Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
Karl Berbuer was a well-known Cologne poet and composer of Carnival songs. A square was named in his honour, where since 1987 you can find a beautiful fountain, also called Karl-Berbuer-Brunnen. Made of bronze, the fountain displays a carnival ship, which alludes to one of Berbuer's songs. On the ship are six figures: The captain on the mast, the Tanzmariechen dancing on one leg (a dancing girl - a Cologne carnival tradition) and musicians. This piece of art was designed by Bonifatius Stirnberg and is found in the Vringsveedel - the Severin's quarter, which is the old town in south of Cologne. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 museum of ethnology |
Ubierring 45 Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany +49 221 3369 414 http://www.museenkoeln.de/Rjm |
The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum für Völkerkunde (Museum of Ethnology) is built in the Italian Baroque style. The museum is named after the two families who contributed the majority of the exhibits and provided the financial means to buy the house, which dates from 1906. Peoples from outside Europe are the focus of the exhibitions; if you want to find out more about the Mayas and Aztecs, or the North American Indian peoples, then this is the place to go. A variety of art and objects from the daily life of the peoples of Africa and Asia can also be found here. The exhibitions were recently completed with the addition of pieces from America before the time of Columbus. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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the entertainment centre of Cologne |
Alter Markt Altstadt Cologne, NRW 50667 Germany |
The narrow medieval houses between the Hohenzollern Bridge and the Severins Bridge were once the trading centre of the city. Where craftsmen and merchants, since approximately the 10th century, displayed and offered their wares, has now become the entertainment quarter. Today the former market squares are still busy, especially the Altermarkt. At Heumarkt, archaeologists display finds which tell the story of life in the town in years gone by, while the Alter Markt is a traditional meeting-place during festivals, markets and the opening of the Karneval. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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1950s suspension bridge |
Severinsbrücke Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
One of the eight bridges which span the Rhine and connect the two halves of Cologne is the Severinsbrücke. Built in an asymmetrical suspension style in 1959, this bridge is unmistakeable, and at present it is crowned by the actionist artist H. A. Schult's 'Weltkugel' (Globe). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former medieval city gate |
Chlodwigplatz Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany |
The Severinstor is the southernmost of the medieval city fortifications, which were built between 1180 and 1220. Nowadays, the Severinstorburg is the symbol of the southern district of Cologne and rooms in the gatehouse can be hired for private events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 St George |
Georgsplatz 17 Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50676 Germany +49 221 21 0801 |
The church of St Georg is Cologne's only surviving Romanesque pillared basilica. Much remains unknown about its founding. The consecration of the church was probably celebrated at the end of the 11th century. Known are at least a few dates: In the mid-12th century, a vault was added, the west wing was built in 1188 and the entrance in 1551. After the Second World War, the ruined roof was replaced; the original Romanesque roof had long since been replaced by a baroque construction in any case. In the choir arch, the famous St Georg crucifix from 1070 is to be seen. An impressive plague crucifix from the 14th century hangs in the west wing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful romanesque church |
Am Pantaleonsberg 6 Uni-Viertel Cologne, NRW 50676 Germany +49 221 31 6655 |
The consecration of St Pantaleon's took place in October 1980, and the church became the new home of an influential cloister. The west side of this Romanesque church (966) is in the Ottonian style and comes from the architectural period before the Romanesque. In the mid-12th century, side aisles were added and in the 13th century a treasure-chamber was built, which still houses several important pieces. The shrines to St Albinus and St Maurinus are the most significant among a variety of church treasures which are on display in the chamber. Archbishop Bruno and Empress Theophanu are buried there as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church for the Saint Severin |
Im Ferkulum 29 Südstadt Cologne, NRW 50678 Germany +49 221 931 8420 |
St. Severin, a superb example of late-Gothic Romanesque style grew from a small, poor church built in the middle of a Roman burial ground. A more imposing building was constructed in the 10th century, and underwent repeated minor alteration until the mid-sixteenth century. In the choir (around 1237) is the shrine to the canonized Cologne bishop Severinus, who, according to legend, performed various miraculous deeds. He was canonized and is also called Saint Severin. The bones of the saint are also said to have lain in the church since the year 1948. It was the custom in the Middle Ages to touch the coffin with the end of a piece of cloth, which could then be taken home as a relic in its own right. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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