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Roter Funk relief at the Pulvermühle

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Roter Funk relief at the Pulvermühle

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    April 24, 2025

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    Gunpowder used to be manufactured at the Pulvermühle (Pulver Mill) on the corner of Feldbergstrasse. On the facade, a Prussian soldier stands next to a barrel with the Cologne inscription "Polver." He rests his weary head on the butt of his rifle. A guard?

    No, he's a carnival parody of a soldier, namely a Red Funk! You can recognize him by the laberdan on his head, adorned with the Cologne coat of arms, a clay pipe, and a silver herring, something no Prussian has ever worn. For comparison, a living Red Funk: t1p.de/ziwh3
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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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