Location: Altstadt-Nord
Top Things to do in Altstadt-Nord
What to do and see in Altstadt-Nord, North Rhine-Westphalia: The Best Sights & Landmarks
There are 2,000 years of history in Cologne, and visitors here will find everything from Roman towers to Gothic churches to fine examples of modern architecture. Cologne has a variety of museums, too—check out the Museum of Applied Art, the Museum Ludwig and, if you have a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Museum. Be forewarned, though—the gift shop at the latter will utterly ruin your diet.
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1. Cologne Cathedral
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4.5 based on 21,825 reviews
This giant Gothic cathedral, which until its completion in 1880 had been under construction for over 500 years, is perhaps Germany's most famous religious structure and includes two huge towers that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline.
Reviewed By _rayscom - Long Buckby, United Kingdom
Jaw dropping cathedral.Wonderful to walk around.You can have an unhurried stroll and wonder at the skills involved in the conduction of this wonderful building.Not for the faint hearted is a trip up to the bell tower.Breathtaking in every sense of the word. Very busy in summer
2. Gross St. Martin
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4.5 based on 576 reviews
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.
3. Saint Gereon's Basilica
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4.5 based on 235 reviews
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.
4. St Kunibert Basilica
5. Minoritenkirche
6. Frankenwerft
7. Praetorium
8. Historic Old Town
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4.5 based on 1,341 reviews
Reviewed By FTMDave - Adria, Italy
The Cathedral, the Rathaus and the Gross St. Martin church are absolutely stunning. Then there are pretty squares, secondary attractions and modern buildings too as the city was nearly destroyed during WWII. Lots of places to eat & drink.
9. Shrine of the Three Kings
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4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By traceyg855 - Halesowen, United Kingdom
U TIL our visit to Cologne I had no idea the Three Kings were here in the Cathedral. Amazing Free entry so be sure to go and see the Shrine
10. Antoniterkirche
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