When I travelled to Bonn for a few days I could manage to visit Cologne only once, for half a day. But I cherished every moment of it that I spent visiting the Cologne Cathedral and a walk by the Rhine river. And this was spiced up by an occassional chat with a citizen who always shared some story about the city.
The railway bridge in Cologne has a very interesting sight. All along the walkway you can see the railings lined up with thousands of keypads. I was informed that these locks are tied by couples who want to stay bonded for life. No one knows when and how this tradition developed but the delightful sight of the lockpads never fails to attract passersby.
As night descended I headed back to Bonn. And just before I boarded the train back to Bonn I did not forget to pick up a small bottle of the famous 'Cologne' fragrance.
Excellent roundup...i feel as if I am travelling with you..keep it up
ReplyDeleteCologne, the fragrant city. Never knew they had this tradition of couples placing locks on that bridge. Fascinating tradition and more fascinating is the way these traditions emerge.
ReplyDelete- John
interesting city.
ReplyDeletegood photography, i must say
ReplyDeleteHey! I like your travelogue. At least it gives me some idea of the places to visit and what to expect in Germany. Can you provide all the details about things you did and eat?
ReplyDeleteYou are right. Cologne is a fantastic place and it had wonderful theatre. The natives are also wonderful and healful.
ReplyDeleteI bought the original fragrance from Cologne. Must say its wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCologne is almost synomous with its fragrance. Can almost smell it everytime I hear this name.
ReplyDeleteThe culture of tying locks on that bridge is interesting. Am wondering whether this is a new tradition or has been there for sometime. Anyway thanks for sharing this information.
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