St. Peter church

A Staufen-period pillar basilica and one of Cologne's twelve great Romanesque churches. It features notable historical elements such as a 12th-century tympanum and remnants of Ottonian architecture. Since 1956, the church building has housed the Museum Schnütgen, which showcases an extensive collection of medieval religious art.

The famous German art merchants and auctioneers, founded in 1845 (although the building is from 1952, reconstructed after the Second World War).

The former water tower built in 1868-1872 is now used as a luxury boutique hotel. The 11th floor (at 35 metres) houses a terrace and glass covered dining/meeting room, which can be rented out for private functions.

Dedicated to the artist Käthe Kollwitz (1867-1945), the first woman elected to the Prussian Academy of Arts.

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.