This is the largest Gothic Cathedral in northern Europe

Statues reflect local legends

and religious themes

as well as significant events

as when the mayor and bishop tried to kill each other, once by Lion

The building at right is the location where the original perfume "cologne" was invented and sold. You can still buy it here

Clocks don't just tell time.

On the hour the figure sticks out his tongue. I'm not sure why.

Another legend depicted in stone

The Christmas Market

Unique carving of the Christmas Story surround the Market

There is a tradition on this bridge over the Rhine
of documenting a couple's love with a lock

There are thousands of these locks

I wonder how many couples are still together.