Frechen

Frechen extends over 45 square kilometers at the western border of Cologne, with a population density of 1,200 inhabitants per square kilometer.

The settlement received its first written mention in 877, and later became the site of a significant battle in 1257 between Archbishop Conrad von Hochstaden and local residents.

The Keramion museum, established in 1971 in a building designed by Peter Neufert, displays an extensive collection of ceramics gathered by collector Gottfried Cremer.

The town operates under postal code 50226 and telephone code 02234, with direct administrative services provided through the local council and municipality offices.

During the 16th century, Frechen developed a specialization in terra cotta production, particularly the creation of Bartmannskrug vessels, which influenced local manufacturing traditions.

Location: Rhein-Erft District

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

Website: http://frechen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.90962,6.80819

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28