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One of Germany's oldest churches, built on the foundations of a late antique oval structure. It is famous for its unique decagonal dome and elliptical floor plan. Please note that sightseeing is restricted to times outside of religious services. For details on public tours or to register group visits, please consult the official website.
St. Gereon's Basilica is a German Roman Catholic church in Cologne, dedicated to Saint Gereon, and designated a minor basilica on 25 June 1920.
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Kölnisches Stadtmuseum
Shows exhibits and works of art on the history of the city of Cologne from the Middle Ages to the present day.
NS-Documentation Center
"NS" is short for National Socialist. Former headquarters of the Cologne Gestapo, with prison cells. Now the largest regional memorial site in Germany for the victims of the Nazis. Library, media and exhibitions. Near subway stop "Appellhofplatz".
One of Germany's oldest continuously used churches, with origins dating back to the Roman era. It is best known for the "Golden Chamber," a historic ossuary, and its significance as a site of pilgrimage. Access for sightseeing is limited to times outside of services; for guided tour schedules and group reservations, please visit the official website.
St. Andreas
St. Andreas Church is a notable example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture and contains a 14th-century crypt where the scholar Albertus Magnus is buried. The interior is characterized by a series of contemporary stained-glass windows by Markus Lüpertz and features significant medieval furnishings, including 15th-century choir stalls and the gilded Maccabee Shrine.
Concert centre for jazz and contemporary music, with a cafe and restaurant inside and a large beer garden outside which dates back to at least the 1950s. (Also the site of a great Christmas market.)
Museum of Applied Art
The Museum of Applied Art has a collection of popular design items, as well as temporary exhibitions. The historical collections have been closed for several years due to refurbishment and new exhibition concept.