“Kaiser belehnt Erzbischof”? This is a plaque, a small, but oh so mighty metal rectangle, that you’ll find at the Alter Markt in Cologne. It doesn’t look like much, but it carries the weight of a fascinating chapter in history. Look closer, and you’ll see the inscription that tells the story. It reminds us of a time when a powerful emperor, Friedrich III, bestowed the prestigious title of “Kurfürst” upon Hermann von Hessen, the Archbishop of Cologne. This plaque serves as a silent witness to the complex power dynamics of the Holy Roman Empire. Imagine the scene: a grand ceremony filled with elaborate robes, glittering crowns, and the hushed reverence of onlookers. This plaque, nestled amongst the cobblestones, whispers of that momentous occasion. It invites you to imagine the hushed conversations and the solemn oath taken by the archbishop.
Pfarrkirche Christi Geburt
“Look at that unusual shape,”” a passerby remarked, gesturing towards the Pfarrkirche Christi Geburt. “”It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen