When people think of Cologne and water, many think of 4711 Echt Kölnisch Wasser, the original Cologne and one of Germany's best-known brands. But Cologne also tells us something else about water: Its importance for human beings throughout history.
Cologne shows what it means for a people to live beside a great river. Follow me as I take you to cultic sites to learn about water's cultural significance apart from its being a necessity for life. Let us look together at the way water has shaped Cologne's history.