Have you ever looked at a coat of arms and wondered what it means? Well, here, before you stands the Stadtwappen Painting. This is something that people from Cologne see every day, but for you, it is a window into the heart of the city. The two-headed eagle is there because Cologne was once a free imperial city, a city that wasn’t under the control of any ruler. It was a strong, independent city, just as the eagle is. It’s interesting to note that the eagle isn’t just any eagle. It’s a black eagle. The colors are red and white, the same as the colours of the Hanseatic League. If you look closely, you’ll see a banner underneath the eagle. This represents the city of Cologne. It shows three golden crowns, which symbolize the Three Kings, who are buried here. The golden crowns make the three kings very prominent and important figures in Cologne. And then there are the eleven black drops, which represent the eleven thousand virgins of Saint Ursula who were martyred by Attila the Hun. Their martyrdom is what made Cologne into a Christian city. This painting is a powerful reminder of Cologne’s rich history and the many stories it holds.
Центральный дом работников искусств
Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to