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Founded in 1059, this basilica is noted for its Roman-era columns and vaulted architecture that earned it the nickname "Ravenna on the Rhine." It stands on the site of a former Roman guard post. Sightseeing is restricted to times outside of religious services; for information on public tours and group registrations, please visit the official website.
St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
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One of the best-hidden gems of Cologne, the small yet ornate gothic gate once led to an "immunity" belonging to the convent based at the St. Maria im Kapitol.
This 19th-century evangelical church provides both regular religious services and serves as a venue for various cultural, especially musical, events.
This Catholic church is one of the oldest in Cologne, predating even the famous romanesque churches, as it was founded in 948. It has seen many additions and reconstructions throughout the centuries, and was almost totally destroyed during the Second World War. Its current form is an eclectic reconstruction finished in the early 1960s.
The oldest and largest of Cologne's Romanesque churches, built upon the foundations of a Roman temple. Its unique floor plan is modeled after the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem and houses treasures such as an 11th-century carved wooden door and a 14th-century crucifix. Sightseeing is limited to times outside of religious services.
One of the oldest houses in Cologne, built between 1220 and 1225, with an impressive Romanesque façade. Built as a residence for a local patrician, today it houses the Academy of Media Arts.