Martins-Viertel in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Kaiser Friedrich III.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
1. Kaiser Friedrich III. Marker
At this location in 1485, Emperor Frederick III formally invested Archbishop Hermann of Hesse with the Electorate of Cologne, the Duchy of Westphalia-Engern and the County of Arnsberg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1485.
Location. 50° 56.289′ N, 6° 57.623′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is in Martins-Viertel. It is at the intersection of Alter Markt and Lintgasse, on the right when traveling north on Alter Markt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Alter Markt 18, Köln HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland. Globally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway (within shouting distance of this marker); „Schmitz-Säule“ / “Schmitz Column” (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Groß St. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Peters Brauhaus (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Robert Blum (about 120 meters away); Praetorium (about 150 meters away); Stapelhaus / Staple House (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
2. Kaiser Friedrich III. Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
