St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne

Name: St. Maria im Kapitol
Address: Kasinostraße 6, Cologne, 50676, Germany
Telephone: +49 221 214615

#36 among attractions in Cologne

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Facts and practical information

St. Maria im Kapitol is an 11th-century Romanesque church located in the Kapitol-Viertel in the old town of Cologne, Germany. The name “im Kapitol“ refers to the Roman temple for the Capitoline Triad that was built on today’s site of the church in the first century. The Catholic church is based on the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, was dedicated to St. Mary and built between 1040 and 1065. It is one of twelve Romanesque churches built in Cologne during this period. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°56'5"N, 6°57'30"E

Address

Kasinostraße 6Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50676 Germany

Contact

+49 221 214615

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Day trips

St. Maria im Kapitol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1660 ftSE
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~980 ftN
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~1250 ftN
City hall
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Maria im Kapitol open?

St. Maria im Kapitol is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Maria im Kapitol?

Nearby attractions include Dreikönigenpförtchen, Cologne (1 min walk), Academy of Media Arts Cologne, Cologne (2 min walk), Overstolzenhaus, Cologne (3 min walk), Church of the Holy Trinity, Cologne (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Maria im Kapitol by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Maria im Kapitol:

Tram

Heumarkt • Lines: 1, 5, 7, 9 (3 min walk)
Rathaus • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Bus

Mühlenbach • Lines: 978 (3 min walk)
Heumarkt • Lines: 250, 978 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (7 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (15 min walk)
Cologne Trade Fair/Deutz (22 min walk)