Treasures from the Orient: Discover Frankincense and Myrrh in Cologne
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Discover fragrant treasures of the Orient in the Botanical Garden Cologne
On Sunday, October 25, 2026, the botanical themed tour Treasures from the Orient invites you to the Flora and the Botanical Garden Cologne. The focus is on frankincense, myrrh, and other plants that provide precious resins and balsams. Silvia Vermeulen conveys botanical expertise, historical contexts, and cultural significance related to traditional incense plants.
Botany, History, and Cultural Heritage
The discovery experience leads to plants whose resins have played an important role in religious rituals, traditional applications, and fragrant balsams for centuries. The tour combines vivid plant knowledge with local educational work and a look at the people who are traditionally familiar with incense materials.
Seeing Frankincense and Myrrh with New Eyes
In the Botanical Garden, the botanical foundations behind the well-known fragrances become tangible. Participants will learn how frankincense and myrrh are obtained, which plants produce the valuable resins, and why these natural products have special significance in various cultures.
Meeting Point at the Flora
The city tour begins at 11 AM at the main entrance of the Flora on Alten Stammheimer Weg in Cologne-Riehl. The meeting point is opposite the zoo and is accessible by KVB lines 18 and 140 to the Zoo/Flora stop. The entrance area, restrooms, and designated disabled parking spaces are accessible for people with mobility restrictions.
Conclusion: A Special Botanical Themed Tour for Culture and Plant Enthusiasts
The tour combines sensory nature experiences, botanical expertise, and local educational work into a cultural enrichment in the midst of the Cologne Flora. Secure your spot in advance, as the number of participants is limited and registration is required by October 18, 2026.
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