Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Bonner Strasse

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". "Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium" was knit into the network of Roman roads. An important one run straight south via Bonna (= Bonn), Rigomagus (=Remagen), Antunnacum (=Andernach), Confluentes (= Koblenz), etc. This was the shortest road to Italy. The layout of this road can still be seen in Cologne. It starts near the cathedral and runs via Hohe Strasse, Severin Strasse, Bonner Strasse. While "Hohe Strasse" is the main shopping area, "Severin Strasse "and "Bonner Strasse" are in the vibrant "Südstadt", where many bars, restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs are located. Here are three restaurants, that by now can only sell "take away" food. "485 GRAD" offers pizza, "Einburgerung" offers burgers and (my preferred) "Vina Asia Express" offers Asian dishes (PiPs).

Carnival has a long tradition not only in Cologne, where it is known and often got suppressed since medieval times. The French did not like it, but allowed carnival in 1804, from then on, carneval societies were founded often making fun of (French and later Prussian) militarism. The "fifth season" (carnival season) is declared open at 11 minutes past 11 on the 11th of the 11th month November. That is the time of balls and sessions. The carneval hits the streets on Fat Thursday (Weiberfastnacht) with a declaration at the Alter Markt square at 11.11h. on the Thursday before the beginning of Lent. Shops are closed, pubs are open, Cologne folks are masqueraded, sing, dink and dance. For somebody not born here - it feels a bit strange.

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Vina Asia Express, located at Bonner Strasse in Cologne´s vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, is a great place for lunch. Crispy Chicken with Fried Rice

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". Phone booths have a long history, but - in times of cell phones and flat rates - they have no future.

Two newspaper vending machines have teamed up near a roundabout at Bonner Strasse. BILD and EXPRESS are probably the most popular tabloids in Cologne.

When I was a kid I loved these machines, as the gumballs sold here, were the very best for bubblegum bubbles. Unfortunately my parents neither liked bubblegum nor these vending machines... Though chewing gum is still popular, these vending machines are only rarely seen meanwhile. They should be on the "Red List of "Threatened Dream Machines", in case this list does exist already.

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". Once a well known haberdashery, that as well offered linen and wool, now here is a High-End HiFi store.

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants, eateries and deli-shops. Chlodwig Platz, a large roundabout, is the center of the vibrant Suedstadt quarter. Where the tramstop is (left) is the Ubierring, the Bonner Strasse is to the very right. In front are two restaurants/ cafes/ bars. The "4711"-signs are the last traces of a perfumery, that once existed, where now is "Meister Gerhard", serving nice lunches. "Cafe Kult" (behind the red chairs) is the perfect place to sip a white wine and watch the sunset in summer. www.meister-gerhard.com/am-chlodwigplatz.php www.cafekult.net/

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Vina Asia Express, located at the Bonner Strasse in Cologne´s vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, is a great place for lunch. Chop Suey