The original Eau de Cologne

The Farina product is the original. It was widely used by 18th© French officers and it's popularity spawned many copies. 4711 is the street number of a rival factory that copied the product, and whose marketing was apparently better.

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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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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