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Koln Collection (#3)

"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Köln

Background imageKoln Collection: The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT218585 The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c.1910 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Hippopotamus (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Hippopotamus (photo)
5986975 Cologne Zoo, Hippopotamus (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippopotamus)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Flamingoes (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Flamingoes (photo)
5986971 Cologne Zoo, Flamingoes (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamingoes)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Rhinoceros (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Rhinoceros (photo)
5986968 Cologne Zoo, Rhinoceros (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhinoceros)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Bear on pole (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Bear on pole (photo)
5986974 Cologne Zoo, Bear on pole (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear on pole)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Monkeys (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Monkeys (photo)
5986973 Cologne Zoo, Monkeys (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkeys. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Seals (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Seals (photo)
5986970 Cologne Zoo, Seals (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving)

Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving)
AGD355556 Map of Berlin and Coelln, 1688 (engraving) by Schultz, Joh. Bernhard (fl.1688); 47.5x142.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKoln Collection: British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b / w photo)

British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b / w photo)
STC368769 British bombs fall on a power plant in Cologne, 1942-45 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Der zweite Weltkrieg im Bild. Band II)

Background imageKoln Collection: West front of Cologne Cathedral, Germany

West front of Cologne Cathedral, Germany
West front (according to the architects plan) of Cologne Cathedral, Germany. Date: circa 1842

Background imageKoln Collection: Construction of Cologne Cathedral, Germany

Construction of Cologne Cathedral, Germany
One of the construction phases of Cologne Cathedral, Germany. Date: circa 1842

Background imageKoln Collection: General View of Cologne, 1531 (engraving) (b / w photo)

General View of Cologne, 1531 (engraving) (b / w photo)
NUL217748 General View of Cologne, 1531 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageKoln Collection: Archbishop of Cologne, Archeveque de Cologne

Archbishop of Cologne, Archeveque de Cologne, with mitre and standard. Chromolithograph from Loredan Larcheys Ancien Armorial Equestre de la Toison d Or et de l Europe au 15e siecle

Background imageKoln Collection: View of Cologne

View of Cologne
3780806 View of Cologne by Woensam, Anton (c.1492-1541) (after); (add.info.: View of Cologne with a still unfinished cathedral, 1531. Woodcut by Anton von Worms German artist 1492 - 1541 From Prof)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Cathedral, 1869 (oil on canvas)

Cologne Cathedral, 1869 (oil on canvas)
2829488 Cologne Cathedral, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Webb, James (1825-95); 119x180.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Given by Mr Myles A

Background imageKoln Collection: Monumental Brass Rubbing, unknown priest, Germany

Monumental Brass Rubbing, unknown priest, Germany
Monumental Brass Rubbing, unknown priest, Cologne, Germany. circa 1350

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Monkey house (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Monkey house (photo)
5986976 Cologne Zoo, Monkey house (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey house)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Elephant (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Elephant (photo)
5986965 Cologne Zoo, Elephant (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: The Old Tower, Cologne Cathedral (watercolour heightened with white bodycolour)

The Old Tower, Cologne Cathedral (watercolour heightened with white bodycolour)
1217812 The Old Tower, Cologne Cathedral (watercolour heightened with white bodycolour) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852); 34.6x25.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne on the Rhine (w / c on paper)

Cologne on the Rhine (w / c on paper)
AGN355041 Cologne on the Rhine (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 19.7x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageKoln Collection: General View of Cologne (coloured engraving)

General View of Cologne (coloured engraving)
CHT205751 General View of Cologne (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

Background imageKoln Collection: View of the town of Cologne, from the Chronicle of Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel

View of the town of Cologne, from the Chronicle of Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel
BMR211440 View of the town of Cologne, from the Chronicle of Nuremberg by Hartmann Schedel, 1493 (colour wood engraving) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Background imageKoln Collection: Napoleonic code of civil procedure for the French departements of the Rhine left bank

Napoleonic code of civil procedure for the French departements of the Rhine left bank
619786 Napoleonic code of civil procedure for the French departements of the Rhine left bank, open at the titlepage, Koln, 1809 (printed paper) by German School

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Tiger (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Tiger (photo)
5986967 Cologne Zoo, Tiger (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiger. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: View of Cologne across the Rhine from Deutz, Germany (colour photo)

View of Cologne across the Rhine from Deutz, Germany (colour photo)
3620798 View of Cologne across the Rhine from Deutz, Germany (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Cologne across the Rhine from Deutz)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Opera House, Germany (b / w photo)

Cologne Opera House, Germany (b / w photo)
2776726 Cologne Opera House, Germany (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cologne Opera House, Germany.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Background imageKoln Collection: View of the Residence of the Archbishops and Prince Electors of Cologne

View of the Residence of the Archbishops and Prince Electors of Cologne
CHT211448 View of the Residence of the Archbishops and Prince Electors of Cologne, Bonn (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageKoln Collection: Eisenbahn Bridge, Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, c. 1900 (photochrom)

Eisenbahn Bridge, Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, c. 1900 (photochrom)
5858502 Eisenbahn Bridge, Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, c.1900 (photochrom) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageKoln Collection: Koln, Engelbertschrein (b / w photo)

Koln, Engelbertschrein (b / w photo)
6008491 Koln, Engelbertschrein (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Koln, Engelbertschrein)

Background imageKoln Collection: Koln, Dreikonigsschrein (b / w photo)

Koln, Dreikonigsschrein (b / w photo)
6008438 Koln, Dreikonigsschrein (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Koln, Dreikonigsschrein)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Zebras (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Zebras (photo)
5986964 Cologne Zoo, Zebras (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zebras. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: Cologne Zoo, Lions (photo)

Cologne Zoo, Lions (photo)
5986963 Cologne Zoo, Lions (photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lions. One of a set of postcards on the subject of Zoologischer Garten, Koln a Rh)

Background imageKoln Collection: A poster for the 1905 Cologne Art Festival, 1905 (colour lithograph)

A poster for the 1905 Cologne Art Festival, 1905 (colour lithograph)
1197710 A poster for the 1905 Cologne Art Festival, 1905 (colour lithograph) by Olbrich, Joseph Maria (1867-1908); 101x64 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Austrian, out of copyright

Background imageKoln Collection: Kranhaus

Kranhaus
Ute Scherhag

Background imageKoln Collection: Curving up

Curving up
Jeroen van de Wiel

Background imageKoln Collection: Fountain of Elise, Aix-la-Chapelle, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells

Fountain of Elise, Aix-la-Chapelle, 1845. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Fountain of Elise, Aix-la-Chapelle, 1845. The Mineral Springs of Aix rise in the centre of the town: they are of two classes - strong and hot, and weak and cool; the first class, of 143 Fahrenheit

Background imageKoln Collection: BRITISH TANKS / KOLN / 1921

BRITISH TANKS / KOLN / 1921
British tanks at Koln maintaining order in the Rhineland. Date: December 1921

Background imageKoln Collection: GNU AT COLOGNE

GNU AT COLOGNE
A lively gnu in the zoo at Koln (Cologne) Date: 1873

Background imageKoln Collection: COLOGNE / KOLN C1700

COLOGNE / KOLN C1700
general view from the other bank of the Rhine Date: circa 1700

Background imageKoln Collection: British Army Camp, Overath, Koln, Westphalia, Germany. Date: 1910s

British Army Camp, Overath, Koln, Westphalia, Germany. Date: 1910s

Background imageKoln Collection: Railway Station - Depot, Cologne - Koln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Date: 1930s

Railway Station - Depot, Cologne - Koln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Date: 1930s

Background imageKoln Collection: Young American at World Youth Days in Koln, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Young American at World Youth Days in Koln, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Background imageKoln Collection: The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Basilica of Aachen, or Aix-La-Chapelle, 1890. Aachen Cathedral was constructed by order of emperor Charlemagne, who was buried here after his death in 814

Background imageKoln Collection: Charlemagne is shown the plans for the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Charlemagne is shown the plans for the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Charlemagne is shown the plans for the Palatine Chapel in Aachen, (1936). Karl Der Grosse Lasst Sich Den Plan Zur Palastkapelle Der Kaiserpfalz in Aachen Vorlegen, 796 AD

Background imageKoln Collection: Otto III visits the tomb of Charlemagne, 1000 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown

Otto III visits the tomb of Charlemagne, 1000 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Otto III visits the tomb of Charlemagne, 1000 AD, (1936). Otto III In Der Gruft Karls Des Grossen Im Jahre 1000. Holy Roman Emperor Otto III (980-1002)

Background imageKoln Collection: Map Showing the Forts of Liege, 1919. Creator: London Geographical Institute

Map Showing the Forts of Liege, 1919. Creator: London Geographical Institute
Map Showing the Forts of Liege, 1919. Forts in Belgium during the First World War, 1914-1919. From " The History of the Great European War: its causes and effects", Vol. II, by W

Background imageKoln Collection: Koln, 1923. Creator: Nikolai of Astudin

Koln, 1923. Creator: Nikolai of Astudin
Koln, 1923. From " Bilder vom Rhein", by Nikolai of Astudin. [Hoursch & Bechstedt. Koln, 1923]




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"Discover the Majestic Beauty of Köln: A UNESCO World Heritage Site in Germany's North Rhine Westphalia" Immerse yourself in the rich history and architectural marvels of Köln, home to the iconic Cologne Cathedral. Standing tall against the city skyline, this magnificent Gothic masterpiece has captivated visitors for centuries. As you approach its grandeur, be prepared to be awestruck by its intricate details and towering spires. Located on the banks of the picturesque River Rhine, Cologne Cathedral offers a breathtaking view that will leave you spellbound. The Hohenzollern Bridge adds another layer of charm as it gracefully stretches across the river, connecting both sides of this vibrant city. Step back in time with a vintage poster from Imperial Airways showcasing Köln's allure. This historic relic reminds us of an era when air travel was just beginning to take flight. Crossing over the River Rhine reveals more wonders within Cologne Cathedral itself. Explore its hallowed halls and experience a sense of tranquility amidst its stunning interior design. Marvel at Saint Ursula Martyred, an exquisite piece depicting one of Christianity's revered figures. Don't miss out on witnessing Gerokreuz (Gero Crucifix), another gem housed within this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its artistic brilliance is sure to leave art enthusiasts enthralled. Köln is not just a city; it is an embodiment of European heritage and German culture at its finest. From exploring historical landmarks like Cologne Cathedral to strolling along charming streets lined with quaint shops and cafes, there is something for everyone here. So pack your bags and embark on a journey through time in Köln – where tradition meets modernity against a backdrop that will forever capture your heart.