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HistoryCycle Photos

Pictures from my bicycle trips to the medieval trading sources and destinations of Cologne

A brown, ceramic bottle with a bearded human face design is displayed in a museum setting.A brown, intricately decorated ceramic bottle features embossed designs and a portrait near its neck.A bearded ceramic jug with intricate designs is displayed alongside other pottery on a glass shelf.A collection of pottery, including jugs and bowls, is displayed on a wooden surface in a museum-like setting.Clusters of white flowers with dark green leaves are in focus against a blurred background of similar blooms.A detailed map of Arnemuiden showcases various points of interest, walking routes, and landmarks in the town center, alongside a canal and historical structures.An informational sign provides historical details about the development and significance of Arnemuiden.The entrance to a building features a decorative stone sculpture, a black door with stained glass above it, and signs indicating a museum and a B marker.A simple, stylized map depicts regions labeled with Lisboa, Setobal, Brouage, Baie de Bourgneuf, Walcheren, and Köln/Cologne The dotted red line shows the flow of Baiensalz to CologneA hand-drawn map illustrates the Rhine River with marked locations including Cologne and Walcheren.A simple, hand-drawn map illustrates the Rhine River with marked locations: Cologne and Siegburg and the Rivers Rhine and SiegA collection of various ancient clay pottery pieces, including jugs and pots, is displayed. Found at Aulgasse, excavated 1962Stone sculpture of a solemn face, illuminated with dramatic lighting, is the top of the medieval city pillory.A display provides information in both German and English about Rhenish stoneware, covering its characteristics, production, and museum exhibition.A display case features six vintage stoneware jugs of varying shapes and designs, each resting on white pedestals.A stone building with medieval-style architecture is surrounded by trees and a paved path.A brown, intricately designed jug features a bearded face and embossed medallions on its surface. A Bartmann Krug. A display case features a collection of ornate pottery, with a large, intricately decorated jug in the foreground.A detailed, circular clay boss is displayed on a clear stand with intricate carvings and symbols.A collection of glazed ceramic jugs and mugs is displayed on glass shelves.A detailed historical map section highlighting the Minderbrüder Monastery with surrounding streets and buildings.A detailed map highlighting the Minderbrüder Monastery area in a city with surrounding streets, landmarks, and various points of interest labeled.A detailed map showing various buildings and streets, including a large church-like structure marked in red with a cross symbol, and a highlighted parcel area outlined in red.A detailed drawing of a row of buildings is shown, including handwritten German text noting zum großen Leopard and Scarnenbrücker gasse (recezangus) with the number 1559.A detailed architectural drawing depicts a row of historic buildings with annotations in red ink and a color calibration chart labeled Historisches Archiv der Stadt Köln at the top.A city street scene shows pedestrians walking near shops, including a Max Mara store, with cars, bicycles, and traffic signs along the road.