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Alt St. Maternus


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Cologne - Alt St. Maternus

Cologne - Alt St. Maternus
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.

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 Rob McMonigal
Rob McMonigal
Really love how you structured this one!
5 years ago.
 Martin M. Miles
Martin M. Miles club
Thanks, Rob!
5 years ago.

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