06/06/2026
👉 The German city of Cologne (“Köln” in German) isn’t exactly known for having lots of old buildings.
Sadly. much of Cologne’s old town was destroyed by bombing attacks during World War II.
And even to this day, construction workers still find WW2 bombs in the ground every other week, which then have to be detonated in a controlled environment.
So I was surprised when the tour guide pointed out one of Cologne’s oldest surviving houses, dating back to 1676!
This was during a food tour through the “Südstadt” neighborhood, not far from the Severin Gate. 🤗
This house was once the home of a wealthy beer brewer family. 🍻
Today, the historic house has been converted into (very expensive!) apartments. Part of the house is also used for the city’s library.✨