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Cologne Cathedral Relics  
   

Cologne Cathedral Relics

Inside this ancient golden reliquary are the bones and clothing of the biblical three magi. The relics were stolen from Milan in 1164. Looks like the inspiration for the Arc of the Covenant in "Raiders", to me.
Cologne

November 7th 2013
Geo: 50.9411, 6.95984The Rhine and it's tributaries are swollen with recent heavy rains. Our Cruise Director calls us the "rain dodgers" because we've only had occasional light drizzle so far.After the obligatory visit to the Cologne Cathedral (another impressive but gloomy gothic structure), Dick and I visited museums while the girls shopped. We learned that 4711 is a coun ... read more
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German Flag As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more
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