Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Severinstrasse

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". This is an important junction at the end of the Severinstrasse. The roads run to and from the Severinsbrücke, the urban trams serve the station, the bus stop is right on the bridge. In the "basement" is a subway station, planned and built as part of the new "Nord-Süd-Stadtbahn" (north-south rail). Numerous incidents occurred during the construction work, the most serious of which was the collapse of the Historical Archives of the City of Cologne in March 2009, just about 300 m from here. Since then everything is on halt. The red building to the left is the Mercure hotel.

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Stürmer is a large butchery, that has roadside tables in front of the shop and offers hearty lunches. Here is "Leber Berliner Art" (veal liver Berlin style). It comes with apple rings, onions, mashed potatoes - and a side salad. www.metzgereistuermer.de/

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc

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". This bakery, located next to the Severinstorburg, is for sure one of the oldest still existing in Cologne. It is claimed that it was founded in 1797 under the name "Schmitz Backes". It still is a traditional bakery, where the goods a produced every day just behind the shop. This is my favourite bakery in Cologne with not only real good bread but as well the very best "Berliner" and "Amerikaner".

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". It is very hard, to find a parking place, in case you enter the city by car. Even to park a bike is not that easy. The sign "Keine Fahrräder abstellen" could be translated to "Bike parking prohibited" or "No bycicle Parking" or "Do not park bikes", but anyway - it does not really work in Cologne.

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Spaghetti con le cozze

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille gracie, Natalie! Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Spaghetti alle zucchine

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Spaghetti alle vongole

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Cannelloni ricotta e spinaci

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Ravioli di ricotta e asparagi

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Spaghetti con scampi

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 has a (strong!) local dialect, named Kölsch (just like the local beer). "Obs´ un´ Jemös" in German is "Obst und Gemüse", what is "Fruits and Vegetables" or "Fruits et Légumes".

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Spaghetti ai funghi porcini

I'm witnessing the complete vanishing of gumball-machines. When I was a kid, these vending machines decorated every fourth or fifth facade. Cigarette-machines were just everywhere, as just everybody smoked. At least any male adult, I only remember female nonsmokers. Things changed. Even I had quit smoking nearly 20 years ago. And many others did, so that now after the gumball-machines, cigarette-machines entered the "red list of vanishing items". Obviously all public vending machines are used as places to leave messages. Young urban nomads are probably able to decipher and understand them.

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc - Gnocchi al forno

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". Uhlenbroch, located at the Severinstrasse, near Chlodwigplatz, is a good place to shop for venison and poultry,

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc

Cologne, the fourth-largest city in Germany, has all kinds and styles of restaurants and eateries. Ludari, located in the vibrant "Suedstadt" quarter, offers best Italian food - and over noontime tasty pasta dishes are served here. Mille grazie, Ciro! www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrbH3OoLdc Gnocchi con una salsa di pomodori