Great St. Martin Church

This is a square in the historic center of Cologne, near the Rhine and the cathedral. It has a special charm. The church of St. Martin the Great was was begun in the twelfth century and finished in the nineteenth. After the 2nd World War, 95% of the old town of Cologne was destroyed. This has been, for many years, the headquarters of the House of Spain in Cologne but they now meet on Sunday in Santa Barbara in the Taku Platz. This square is therefore closely linked to Spain, because as I say, the house of Spain was here for over 25 years providing German courses and helping the Spanish that arrived

If you are in Cologne do not miss this church. First, because the colorful houses that surround it and give it a touch of fairy tale. Second because it looks more like a castle than a church... at least that was my first impression when I saw it from a distance! Its square tower, with small circular towers to the four corners, give it the appearance of a medieval castle. In fact it was built in the tenth century and is categorized as a Romanesque church, just like a dozen other churches in the city such as Saint Gereon; Each one with its own charm and style.