Cologne is known for creating the world's most famous eau de Cologne: 4711. The Mail on Sunday's Tamara Hinson visited the city to learn more about its fascinating history.

Cologne brand 4711 has become a cult fragrance, but one of their best kept secrets is that their formula dates back to the 17th century. The 'wonder water' has got quite a history too.

YOU will have heard of the famous scent, yet there’s much more to do in Cologne than just shopping for bottles of eau de. But while we’re on the subject, a ­bottle of the 4711 scent made in ...