Eigelsteintorburg, Medieval city gate in Altstadt-Nord, Germany.
The Eigelsteintorburg stands as a stone fortification with rectangular windows, defensive slits, and a central passageway through its massive structure.
Built between 1180 and 1259 during Cologne's third city expansion, this northern gate witnessed Napoleon's entrance into the city in 1804.
The gate features a stone figure called 'Der Kölsche Boor,' installed in 1891, representing one of the four elements of the Holy Roman Empire.
The building houses the Open Jazz School and offers rental spaces for events, with public viewings available every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
The structure survived World War II with minimal damage and hosted Cologne's first post-war exhibition in March 1946.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Part of: list of monuments in the Altstadt-Nord district of Cologne
Address: Eigelstein 135, 50668 Köln, Germany 50668 Köln
Opening Hours: Monday 10:00-14:00; Tuesday 18:00-19:00; Friday 12:00-13:00
Phone: +4922113056528
Website: https://eigelsteintorburg.de
GPS coordinates: 50.94930,6.95681
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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