Dominikanerkloster Köln, Dominican monastery in Altstadt-Nord, Germany
The Dominican monastery in Cologne occupies a central position in the historic district, consisting of living quarters and a church dedicated to religious activities.
Founded in 1221 as part of the Teutonia province, the monastery became a principal center of Dominican education under the guidance of Albert Magnus in 1248.
The monastery maintains a library and organizes regular lectures, contributing to theological studies and religious discourse within the Cologne community.
Visitors can attend daily prayer services in St. Andreas Church, with guided tours available through the monastery grounds during specified hours.
The monastery features a botanical garden, originally established by Albert Magnus, representing one of the earliest documented medicinal plant collections in Germany.
Location: Altstadt-Nord
GPS coordinates: 50.94296,6.95433
Latest update: June 10, 2025 04:51
Bells of Cologne Cathedral
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St. Andreas Church
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St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
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Excelsior Hotel Ernst
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Museum für Angewandte Kunst
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Finials of Cologne Cathedral
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Verwaltungsgericht Köln
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Deichmannhaus
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Maria Ablass Kapelle
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Archbishop's Diocesan and Cathedral Library
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Domforum
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Pfaffenpforte
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St. Maria ad Ortum
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Taubenbrunnen
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Sozialgericht Köln
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Palais Eduard von Oppenheim
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Hotel Kölner Hof
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Besteckmuseum Glaub
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Fürstenhof
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Cellitinnenkloster Klein-Nazareth
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Edith Stein
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Römerbrunnen
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