10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Cologne That You Shouldn't Miss

This famous Romanesque cathedral, re-opened in 1985 following extreme damage during World War II, takes second billing behind only the Dom as Cologne's most prominent religious structure.

One of Cologne's 12 churches built in Romenesque style, Saint Gereon's Basilica dates to the 11th century and has unique architectural features including a dome, an intricate floor mosaic of David and Goliath and the remains of Roman walls. Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. It is not possible to visit the church during Sunday Mass at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

This intimate church includes intricately designed wooden doors from the 11th century on its outside and wooden carvings depicting the life of Christ on its inside.

This 1,000-year old church sustained heavy damage during World War II.

Dear Visitors We are pleased with your visit to Central Mosque Cologne. We kindly ask to follow these important advices: The Prayer Hall is a space of peace, devotion and blessing. Therefore, the behaviour of the visitors should be correspond to the religious character of the mosque. During the prayer times, visitors are admitted in the Prayer Hall in the back rows. We kindly ask for suiting clothing and behaviour in the Prayer Hall: • Please note that shoulder, décolleté and knees must be covered if entering the Prayer Hall. • Out of respect for the Prayer Hall, female guests are kindly asked to use headscarves. • For hygienic reasons, socks are mandatory to enter the carpet. • Please, take off shoes before entering the carpet and store them in the shoe cabinet. • Please, switch off phones or mute and dont phone • Bags, cases, backpacks, etc. are not permitted. • Photo and video cameras are not allowed We are looking forward to welcome you!