Collegium Albertinum

The Collegium Albertinum is a three-winged neo-Gothic complex with a central courtyard located along the Rhine riverbank, containing a chapel, dining hall, and lecture rooms. The building structure organizes these spaces around the central court in a symmetrical arrangement that reflects its architectural design.

The seminary was built between 1889 and 1892 according to designs by Johannes Richter and Gerhard Franz Langenberg on a site containing remains of Roman thermal baths. Its construction reflected the Cologne Diocese's need for a modern training facility for priests.

The seminary functions as a training center for priests serving the Cologne Diocese, with students and faculty shaping the daily rhythm of this riverbank neighborhood. The chapel and classrooms blend spiritual practice with academic study in a structured community setting.

The building houses a specialized library focused on theology and philosophy that welcomes external users for reference purposes. Visitors should check in advance about access, as certain areas remain reserved for seminary operations and student activities.

Archaeological remains from a Roman settlement lie beneath the building, uncovered during its construction in the 1890s. This ancient foundation literally underlies the 19th-century neo-Gothic structure built above it.

Location: Bonn

Inception: 1892

Architects: Gerhard Franz Langenberg

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

GPS coordinates: 50.73240,7.10815

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:50