VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I did a flight around the landmarks of Leverkusen and then Cologne and decided that the Cathedral deserved a post of it's own Unfortunately Cologne did not exactly turn on the weather but I think it adds to the atmosphere. Maybe I will visit another day and cheat with the weather! 1. Despite suffering 14 hits and also the surrounding city being flattened, Cologne Cathedral remained largely intact during WW2. 2. It also survived the intense tank battle around it in 1945. Repairs were completed in 1956 but continuous repair work is ongoing to keep this magnificent building in good repair. 3. Hohe Domkirche Sankt Petrus is it's official German title and with a height of 157m it is the tallest twin spired chuch. 4. Building started in 1248 but suspended in 1473. In the 1800s work recommenced before it was finished in 1880. 5. It has the largest façade of any church in the world and is Germanys most visited landmark attracting 20000 visitors a day. 6. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. 7. Amongst the 11 bells is the St Petersglocke which at 24 tonnes is the largest free swinging bell in the world. I think you will agree that this is an amazing POI, certainly the best I have come across on my travels around the ORBX world. I will keep looking though to see if there are any better ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Grand post this Martyn. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Inspirational shots Martyn with a great back story , well done my friend . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Great shots and 'history lesson' Martyn! I agree with you, that is a top rate POI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Fantastic shots of the Dom, and the weather is spot on (can´t be more realistic in Germany´s autumn). Sometimes big construction projects in Germany take their time, in this case 632 years as you teach us. Probably the Berlin airport will be finished faster, but at least such a long build time keeps the employees employed! 3 hours ago, VH-KDK said: I will keep looking though to see if there are any better ones. ... I look forward to the resulting posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Mountain Man Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 What fantastic set of screen shots Martyn I loved your tour very interesting as always and I also enjoyed the history regards stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda425 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Magnificent pictures in typical German weather for this time of year! Also, I'm glad you chose a helicopter to celebrate the day! https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/11/13/on-this-day-in-history-the-first-helicopter-flight/?utm_source=The+Pulse+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c5f25280a4-Hangar_Flying_20171118&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_62525a9780-c5f25280a4-103549 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Grand post this Martyn. cheers Iain Thanks Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 hours ago, BradB said: Inspirational shots Martyn with a great back story , well done my friend . Cheers John Thanks for that John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 hours ago, paulb said: Great shots and 'history lesson' Martyn! I agree with you, that is a top rate POI. Cheers Paul. I was pleasantly surprised when I came across this, especially the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 6 hours ago, Stillwater said: Fantastic shots of the Dom, and the weather is spot on (can´t be more realistic in Germany´s autumn). Sometimes big construction projects in Germany take their time, in this case 632 years as you teach us. Probably the Berlin airport will be finished faster, but at least such a long build time keeps the employees employed! ... I look forward to the resulting posts! Thank you Gerold and a very pleasant ditty to listen too at this early hour of the morning, even though I haven't a clue what they were singing about! Well done on reaching your special milestone and great to see your name in a different colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 5 hours ago, stewart1 said: What fantastic set of screen shots Martyn I loved your tour very interesting as always and I also enjoyed the history regards stewart Thank you Stewart, Cologne has been very well done and the Cathedral tops it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Super post Martyn, thanks for all of the info!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 52 minutes ago, Bermuda425 said: Magnificent pictures in typical German weather for this time of year! Also, I'm glad you chose a helicopter to celebrate the day! https://generalaviationnews.com/2017/11/13/on-this-day-in-history-the-first-helicopter-flight/?utm_source=The+Pulse+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c5f25280a4-Hangar_Flying_20171118&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_62525a9780-c5f25280a4-103549 Thanks Erik, the weather was a big change from my Lignite flight the previous day. Very interesting read about the first rotary wing flight too, 110 years ago ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, lifejogger said: Super post Martyn, thanks for all of the info!!!!!! Thank you John, I find it so enjoyable learning about these places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 That was amazing Martyn, I never knew so much about that beautiful church! And Orbx did a stunning job on it too. Another place I have to visit sometime soon I hope, after my Oz adventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 25 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: That was amazing Martyn, I never knew so much about that beautiful church! And Orbx did a stunning job on it too. Another place I have to visit sometime soon I hope, after my Oz adventures. Thanks Jack, it was a total surprise to me, I don't know very much about Germany in fact I didn't realise where Cologne was. Well worth the visit for all the interesting ground featured. The land is a s flat as a s*it carters hat though so don't expect any spectacular natural topography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Marvelous shots of the beautiful church Martyn and thanks for the history lesson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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