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Cologne's Churches

Cologne's religious landscape is defined by the UNESCO-listed Gothic Cathedral and its twelve Great Romanesque churches, including Great St. Martin and St. Maria im Kapitol. Beyond these medieval landmarks, the city features notable Baroque examples like St. Mariä Himmelfahrt and modern Protestant architecture such as the award-winning Immanuel-Kirche. This selection spans from 10th-century foundations to contemporary community spaces, illustrating the evolution of ecclesiastical design and the city's status as a historic center of Christian heritage in the Rhineland.

Cologne Cathedral

Gothic cathedral with iconic twin spires, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Construction began in 1248 and completed in 1880, representing a major religious and historic landmark.

Great St. Martin Church

The Great Saint Martin Church is a Romanesque Catholic church in Cologne, Germany.

St. Mary's in the Capitol

St. Maria im Kapitol is an 11th-century Romanesque church located in the Kapitol-Viertel in the old town of Cologne, Germany.

St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's is a 10th-century Romanesque church located in the old town of Cologne, Germany.

St. Mariä Himmelfahrt Church

Once one of the largest churches in Cologne, this cathedral is one of the last remaining examples of Baroque architecture in the city.

Christopherus-Kapelle

A listed historical monument and Catholic chapel located in the Longerich district.

Immanuel-Kirche Stammheim

Modern Protestant church known for its striking award-winning wooden architecture, completed in 2013 by architects Sauerbruch Hutton.

Paul-Gerhardt-Kirche

Known as the "Rote Kirche" (Red Church) due to its distinctive brick exterior, this Protestant church serves the Lindenthal district.

Friedenskirche

A Protestant church belonging to the Matthew congregation in the Efferen district of Hürth.

St. Remigius

Catholic parish church located in the southern district of Sürth.

St. Antonius Kapelle

A Catholic chapel located in Hitdorf, belonging to the St. Stephanus parish.

St. Bernhard

A Catholic church serving the community in Cologne's Longerich district.