Altstadt-Nord, Historic district in Cologne, Germany
The district extends over 0.95 square miles (2.46 square kilometers) along the Rhine waterfront and encompasses medieval structures alongside contemporary architecture, connected through a network of narrow lanes and broader streets from different periods.
The district was established as an administrative unit in 1975 during the last municipal reorganization, merging portions of the medieval core with Gründerzeit neighborhoods developed during the nineteenth century.
Ten Romanesque churches from various medieval centuries shape the religious landscape and serve today as both houses of worship and venues for concerts and cultural activities within the urban community.
Köln Hauptbahnhof connects the area to regional and international destinations, while several subway and tram lines cover local transport and pedestrian zones throughout facilitate walking exploration.
The population density reaches 7,460 residents per square mile (2,880 per square kilometer), while local breweries produce traditional Kölsch following strict regional regulations that apply only to beers from this metropolitan area.
Location: Cologne-Innenstadt
Elevation above the sea: 59 m
Reference: 103
Address: Salzgasse 15, Buttermarkt 27, 50667 Köln, Germany 50667 Köln
GPS coordinates: 50.93889,6.95611
Latest update: November 28, 2025 10:03
Cologne, the fourth largest city in Germany, has stood on the banks of the Rhine for over two thousand years. This collection presents the main monuments, museums, and sites that trace the city's history from Roman times to the present day. The Gothic cathedral dominates the city center with its two 157-meter-tall towers, while remnants of medieval fortifications, such as the Hahnen Gate, testify to the defensive past of the city. The museums in Cologne offer a journey through the centuries. The Roman-Germanic Museum displays Dionysus’ mosaic and archaeological remains of the Roman colonia. The Wallraf-Richartz Museum houses seven centuries of European painting, from the Middle Ages to Impressionism. The Museum Ludwig contains one of the largest collections of pop art outside the United States, including major works by Warhol and Lichtenstein. The Nazi Documentation Center, located in the former Gestapo headquarters, documents the period from 1933 to 1945. The Chocolate Museum traces the history of cacao from Central America, while the Farina House remembers that Cologne has given its name to a world-famous fragrance since the 18th century.
Cologne Cathedral
319 m
Petersglocke
254 m
Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium
110 m
Hohenzollern Bridge
719 m
Shrine of the Three Kings
336 m
Museum Ludwig
350 m
Kolumba
139 m
Cathedral Window
276 m
Great St. Martin Church
404 m
Kölner Philharmonie
349 m
Cologne City Hall
245 m
St. Gereon's Basilica
860 m
Cologne Opera
325 m
Romano-Germanic Museum
270 m
Cologne Tower
1.4 km
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
234 m
Musical Dome
592 m
St. Maria im Kapitol
490 m
Bells of Cologne Cathedral
259 m
Deutz Suspension Bridge
743 m
Pegel Köln
544 m
Der Goldene Vogel
506 m
Hänneschen-Theater
456 m
EL-DE Haus
449 m
St. Kolumba, Cologne
157 m
Alter Markt
276 m
Basilica of the Holy Apostles
808 m
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum
632 mReviews
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