Suspension Bridge over the Rhine with Cologne Cathedral in the Background, 1937

View from the Rhine of a suspension bridge with a train passing through; in the background, the Gothic towers of Cologne Cathedral rise up.

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The still shows one of the Cologne Rhine bridges from a frog’s-eye perspective taken from the water. Clearly visible are the massive masonry piers and the characteristic suspension cables of the construction; a train can be seen crossing the bridge deck. In the background, the two Neo-Gothic towers of Cologne Cathedral rise unmistakably as the city’s defining landmark. On the Rhine itself, ships and brisk river traffic are evident, underscoring Cologne’s significance as a river and commercial center. In the travel film, this shot serves as a classic cityscape, uniting Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine as a complementary, iconic image pair.

Resolution 7680 × 4320 px (33,2 MP)
File format TIFF, 16-bit
Year taken 1937
Location Köln
Collection Historiathek / zb Media
Source archive NARA
Photographer Unbekannt
Rights Historiathek / zb Media GmbH