Am Römerturm 3

Am Römerturm 3 is a protected heritage building with residential and commercial spaces across multiple floors in Cologne's northern old town. It occupies a site that once held sections of the ancient Roman fortifications protecting the city.

The building was designed by architect Friedrich Wilhelm Kraemer on land where Roman fortifications once stood to defend the ancient city. It physically connects two layers of the city's past in a single location.

The building sits close to the historic Roman Tower and helps shape the character of this old neighborhood. Its presence reminds visitors how different periods layer together to create what the district feels like today.

The heritage monument is protected by strict preservation rules, meaning any changes to its exterior need special approval before work can begin. Visitors should know that this is an active residential and commercial building that can only be viewed from outside.

The building received the Cologne Architecture Prize in 1975, a surprising honor for what appears to be an ordinary residential and commercial structure. This award shows how thoughtfully the design contributes to the neighborhood's street character.

Location: Altstadt-Nord

Architects: Friedrich Wilhelm Kraemer

Part of: list of monuments in the Altstadt-Nord district of Cologne

GPS coordinates: 50.94049,6.94724

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05