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COLOGNE
4711 HOUSE -- If you've ever heard about
Eau de Cologne, here is its' origin. The most famous brand
got its name when one of Napoleon's soldier was ordered
to count every house (this was number 4711) during
Napoleon's occupation of Cologne. So if you need a gift
for your mother get a small bottle of this refreshing perfume
which is sold in the shop (as are other brands). Enjoy the
Glockenspiel (above the shop) with characters of Napoleonīs
soldiers appearing hourly.
Close-up of the famous Glockenspiel
The city of Cologne was destroyed by the WWII bombs.
Only the famous cathedral stands undamaged.
Today -- the city of Cologne
Close-up of the Cathedral's entrance door
Golden Shrine of the Magi inside the Cathedral --
Magi, or Three Kings, men who came from the East to adore
the newborn Jesus. They were the first to tell Herod
of the birth. A star (the Star of Bethlehem) had been a sign
for them. Christian tradition has elaborated the biblical
account; it has set their number as three, perhaps from
their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh; it has called
them kings, perhaps from Ps. 72.10,11 and Isa. 49.7,23
considered as prophecies; and it has given them names,
Caspar or Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. They are
called sometimes the Three Kings of Cologne because
there is a great shrine to them in the cathedral at Cologne.
The feast of the Epiphany commemorates their visit. In art the
visit is called the Adoration of the Magi.
The church floor is covered with small mosaic titles.
Old Town Square
More of old town in Cologne
More of old town in Cologne
More of old town in Cologne
Fruit/vegetable stand
