St. Johann Baptist, Cologne

Name: St. Johann Baptist
Address: Severinstraße 189, Cologne, 50678, Germany

#97 among attractions in Cologne

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St. Johann Baptist is a Roman Catholic church in Cologne.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'44"N, 6°57'28"E

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Severinstraße 189Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50678 Germany

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St. Johann Baptist – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schokoladenmuseum, Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, St. Maria im Kapitol, St. George's Church.

~1850 ftNE
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
9 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque banks of the Rhine in Cologne, Germany, the Schokoladenmuseum, or Chocolate Museum, is a sweet-toothed dream come to life. This deliciously unique museum is dedicated to the world of chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day...
~680 ftN
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Historical Archive of the City of Cologne stands as a testament to the city's rich and storied past. This esteemed institution is not just a repository of documents; it is a treasure trove of knowledge that chronicles the...
0.4 miN
Romanesque church with medieval artwork
St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne
10 min walk • 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.
~1090 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
6 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
0.5 miNW
Church
St Peter's Church, Cologne
12 min walk • St Peter's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Cologne, run by the Jesuits. The painter Rubens was baptised in the church and his The Crucifixion of St Peter is on display there – it was commissioned in 1638 by the Cologne art collector and businessman Eberhard Jabach.
0.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Cecilia's Church, Cologne
13 min walk • St. Cecilia's Church is one of the twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne’s old city, maintained by the Foundation of Romanesque Churches in Cologne. The present building, little changed since its inception, dates from 1130-60. Since 1956, the church has been the home of the Schnütgen Museum for medieval art.
~1680 ftNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Der Tauzieher, Cologne
9 min walk • The Tauzieher is a limestone sculpture by Nikolaus Friedrich which was erected in 1911 in Rheinauhafen, Cologne. It depicts a man making a heavy rope or hawser fast to a bollard and is 6.5 metres in height. In 1980, it was listed as one of the first heritage sites in Cologne.
0.4 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Pantaleon, Cologne
12 min walk • The Church of Saint Pantaleon is an early Romanesque church in Cologne, Germany. The church dates back to the 10th century and is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
~1810 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
9 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.
0.4 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture, Restaurant
Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne
11 min walk • The Basilica of St. Severin is an early Romanesque basilica church located in the Südstadt of Cologne. The former collegiate church is dedicated to St. Severin of Cologne. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne. St. Severin was established in the late 4th century as a memorial chapel and extended several times.
0.5 miSE
Museum
Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum, Cologne
14 min walk • The Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum is a museum of ethnography in Cologne, Germany. It was reopened in 2010. The museum arose from a collection of over 3500 items belonging to ethnographer Wilhelm Joest.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Johann Baptist?

Nearby attractions include Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, Cologne (2 min walk), St. Gregorius im Elend, Cologne (2 min walk), Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne (4 min walk), St. George's Church, Cologne (6 min walk).

How to get to St. Johann Baptist by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Johann Baptist:

Bus

Severinstraße Ersatzhaltestelle • Lines: 106, 132 (1 min walk)
Rosenstraße • Lines: 106, 132 (5 min walk)

Tram

Severinstraße • Lines: 17, 3, 4 (2 min walk)
Kartäuserhof • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (17 min walk)

Train

Köln Süd (24 min walk)
Cologne central station (25 min walk)