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Cologne in Köln, North Rhine-Wetphalia, Germany — Central Europe
 

Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals
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Section of Roman Sewage System

 
 
Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019
1. Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System Marker
Inscription.  Herausgeschnittenes und gehobenes Teilstück des nördlichen Hauptsammlers für die Abwässer der römischen Stadt. Westöstlicher Verlauf in 9 m Tiefe unter der Straße Kleine Budengasse. Zugänglich vom Praetorium unter dem Rathaus.

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Removed and raised section of the main northern sewer of the Roman city. Runs from west to east at a depth of 9 metres underneath Kleine Budengasse. Accessible from the Praetorium below the Town Hall.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
 
Location. 50° 56.345′ N, 6° 57.495′ E. Marker is in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Wetphalia), in Köln. It is at the intersection of Unter Goldschmied and Kleine Budengasse on Unter Goldschmied. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cologne HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pfarrkirche St. Laurenz / Parish Church of St. Laurenz (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Heinzelmännchen Fountain (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Artothek (about 120 meters away); Brauhaus Früh am Dom / The 'Frueh at the Cathedral' Brewery (about 150 meters away); Rom (about 150 meters away); Köln (about 150 meters away); Strassen (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cologne.
 
Also see . . .  Cologne sewerage system (Wikipedia). "The sewerage system of Cologne is part of the water infrastructure serving Cologne, Germany. Originally built by the Roman Empire in the 1st century, the city's sewer system was modernised in the late 19th century. Parts of the subterranean network are opened for public tours, and the unusual Chandelier Hall (German: Kronleuchtersaal) hosts jazz and classical music performances." (Submitted on March 25, 2019.) 
 
Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 13, 2019
2. Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System and Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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