Cologne City Hall, Renaissance town hall in Altstadt-Nord, Germany.
The Cologne City Hall features ornamental sculptures, grand arches, and intricate stonework details across its multi-story exterior reflecting Renaissance architectural elements.
The initial construction of this administrative building commenced in the 14th century, followed by numerous expansions and modifications throughout subsequent centuries.
The ceremonial rooms and council chambers within the building display decorative elements that represent the artistic traditions of different historical periods in Cologne.
The central location near Cologne Cathedral makes it accessible via multiple public transportation options, with guided tours available in several languages.
The building incorporates architectural elements from different centuries, resulting in a structure that presents multiple historical construction phases in one complex.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
Website: http://stadt-koeln.de/6/sehenswertes/rathaus
GPS coordinates: 50.93800,6.95930
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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.
Wallraf–Richartz Museum
74 m
Cologne Archeological Zone
57 m
Fragrance Museum
101 m
Gilden im Zims
105 m
Mikvah in Cologne
60 m
Haus Neuerburg
119 m
Platzjabbeck
34 m
Gaffel Haus
79 m
Haus der Architektur Köln
126 m
Rathauslaube
0 m
Ostermannbrunnen
114 m
Trauerndes Elternpaar
146 m
Jan von Werth Fountain
83 m
Spanischer Bau
87 m
Ungers-Bau
90 m
Tünnes and Schäl monument
105 m
Rathausturm
46 m
MiQua museum
48 m
Joseph-Kardinal-Frings-Denkmal
109 m
Fastnachtsbrunnen (Köln)
109 m
Steinerne Pumpe
59 m
Portalgewände
68 m
Marsplatz 3-5 (Köln)
51 m
Rathausbrunnen
125 m
Mutter Colonia
93 m
Em Hanen
81 m
Steinerne Pumpe Marsplatz
48 m
Hauszeichen Em Hanen
79 mReviews
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