Kalk, District in Cologne, Germany.
Kalk is a district on the right bank of the Rhine in Cologne, positioned between the neighboring districts of Mülheim, Deutz, and Porz. The area features a mix of residential buildings, industrial structures, and open spaces that shape its current character.
The district began as an industrial zone until its incorporation into Cologne in 1910, which accelerated urban development. It gained its status as an independent administrative district in 1975, solidifying its role within the city.
The Bürgerhaus Kalk serves as a gathering space where residents and community groups organize events throughout the year. It reflects how the neighborhood functions as a living area where people from different backgrounds come together.
The area is well-served by transportation, including the railway station Köln-Trimbornstraße and Stadtbahn lines 1 and 9 connecting to other parts of the city. Getting around the neighborhood and reaching central Cologne is straightforward with these public transport options.
The Kaiserin-Theophanu-Schule hosts the Japanese Weekend School, which has operated since 2009 to serve the local Japanese community. This presence reflects how the neighborhood brings together residents from different countries and backgrounds.
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