a city of Cologne, in the circle of the Lower Rhine. It is situated in a plain on the river Rhine; and is fortified with a wall, cattle, and bulwarks. It has a trade in stone jugs and pitchers, which are sent to the mineral waters at Dunchtein. There are three monasteries here, and several churches. E. Long. 7°. 4'. N. Lat. 50°. 27'.