Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Rodenkirchen

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". In the outskirts of Cologne along the Rhine there are many caravan sites and rowing and canoeing clubs.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". -- The "Villa Malta" is a castle-like structure located Rodenkirchen, a southern suburb of Cologne. The establishment was built in 1904 in order of the mayor of Rodenkirche and named after his wife "Villa Angonia". The building changed hands after WWI and was known as "Villa Maria" in the 1940s. It was acquired by the Sovereign Military Order of Malta in 1971 - and since then has the name "Via Malta", though the order left again. In 1985 the villa was restructured and converted into condos.

Alt St. Maternus, located in the former village of Rodenkirchen, is named "Kapppelchen " (the chapel) localy. It sits on a rocky outcrop directly on the banks of the Rhine. The foundations date back to the 10th century, but there are traces of an even earlier Christian church here. St. Maternus, who was the first Bishop of Cologne, was a patron saint for the fishermen, who dwelled here. He could not save them from the frequent floodings of the Rhine, as even the little church got damaged by the river several times. Seen in the backdrop is (a part of) the Rodenkirchener Brücke (Rodenkirchen Bridge) that spans the Rhine here.

Alt St. Maternus, located in the former village of Rodenkirchen, is named "Kapppelchen " (the chapel) localy. It sits on a rocky outcrop directly on the banks of the Rhine. The foundations date back to the 10th century, but there are traces of an even earlier Christian church here. St. Maternus, who was the first Bishop of Cologne, was a patron saint for the fishermen, who dwelled here. He could not save them from the frequent floodings of the Rhine, as even the little church got damaged by the river several times.

Alt St. Maternus, located in the former village of Rodenkirchen, is named "Kapppelchen " (the chapel) localy. It sits on a rocky outcrop directly on the banks of the Rhine. The foundations date back to the 10th century, but there are traces of an even earlier Christian church here. St. Maternus, who was the first Bishop of Cologne, was a patron saint for the fishermen, who dwelled here. He could not save them from the frequent floodings of the Rhine, as even the little church got damaged by the river several times. The restaurant "Zum Treppchen" (right), was founded in 1656 at the towpath. It was a place, where the horses could be cared for - and the men could have food. In 1820 the building became an inn.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". Cologne, seen from the The Rodenkirchener Brücke ("Rodenkirchen Bridge").

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". The Rodenkirchener Brücke ("Rodenkirchen Bridge") is a suspension bridge, built from 1938 to 1941. The bridge was destroyed due to an airstrike in January 1945. Rebuilt from 1952 to 1954 the bridge is named after the district Rodenkirchen. Because of the increasing traffic on the bridge (Autobahn 4) in 1990 it was expanded. The expansion was finished in 1995.

Cologne is the fourth-largest city in Germany - and one of the oldest. A Germanic tribe, the Ubii, had a settlement here, this was named by the Romans "Oppidum Ubiorum". In 50 AD, the Romans founded "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium", the city then became the provincial capital of "Germania Inferior". The Rodenkirchener Brücke ("Rodenkirchen Bridge"), seen from the Südbrücke, is a suspension bridge, built from 1938 to 1941. The bridge was destroyed due to an airstrike in January 1945. Rebuilt from 1952 to 1954 the bridge is named after the district Rodenkirchen.