Cologne Cathedral
The Cologne Cathedral, also known as Kölner Dom, is a Gothic masterpiece located in Cologne, Germany. It is renowned for its impressive architecture, towering spires, and stunning stained glass windows. (Stained glass windows are very difficult to photograph.)
Statues at the cathedral enterance
Detail of a stained glass window
Heinzelmännchen Monument
The Heinzelmännchen, the little house gnomes of Cologne are said to have done all the work of the citizens of Cologne during the night so that the inhabitants of Cologne could be very lazy during the day. The story of the Heinzelmännchen has been passed down for generations and has become a beloved part of Cologne's folklore.
The Woodcutter sleeps while the Gnomes work
Doing the Carpenter's Work
Baking the Bread
The Tailor’s Wife
Doing the Work of the Butcher
Even the Gnomes Enjoyed Some Beer
The Tailor sleeps while the Gnomes do his work
Photos from our wandering around a small part of the city
Mülheimer Brücke bridge at Cologne, Germany
The leaves were already changing to beautiful colors in August
Unknow tower in Cologne, Germany
We had to see a doctor. Dr. Konig came to his office on his day off. A very wonderful person - we did spend some time with him just conversing.
Ruins of Old St. Alban, a medieval Romanesque church & monuments heavily damaged in World War II.
Ruins of Old St. Alban, a medieval Romanesque church & monuments heavily damaged in World War II.
Statue "Mourning Parents" of Käthe Kollwitz, a memorial for died prisoners-of-war, in the ruins of Old St. Alban, a medieval Romanesque church & monuments heavily damaged in World War II.
Original Farina store in Cologne
Municipal building in Cologne with construction in the foreground
Roman ruins beside the Cologne Cathedral
Children chasing bubbles in the plaza beside Cologne cathedral
The Foolship Fountain memorializes Karl Berbuer, a German composer, Coronation, and pop singer. His most famous pieces include the Carnival songs Heidewitzka, captain (1936) and the Trizonesia song (1948).
The original 4711 cologne store in Cologne
The 4711 glockenspiel ... one needs to visit on the hour. See the video below.
A Bite of Lunch
Delicious German food and a beer at the Fruh beer haus
“Good food and drink keeps the body and soul together.” Menu cover
When in Germany you have to enjoy the food
“Good food and drink keeps the body and soul together.” Menu cover
Chocolate Factory
We took a tour of the factory and learned about the chocolate-making process, from cocoa bean harvesting to the final packaging of the chocolates.
The Chocolate Museum in Cologne is designed to resemble the bow of a ship
Entrance to Chocolate Museum
Schokoladenmanufaktur - chocolate factory
Chocolate Fountain - they dip one of those cookies in front of the chocolate for you to sample
Chocolate Fountain - they dip one of those cookies in front of the chocolate for you to sample
Chocolate vending machines
Chocolate vending machines
Gnome Vending Machine - an old chocolate vending machine
Stork vending machine
Cat Tongues - candy on display in the Chocolate Museum
Chocolate Mascots - politically incorrect but he's the guy on many of the chocolate boxes in the museum
A Chocolate Mascot - politically incorrect but he's the guy on many of the chocolate boxes in the museum
The vibrating plate distributes the chocolate evenly around the mold
One of the chocolate machines
Chocolate manufacturing machines - the manufacturing line
