St. Kunibert, Cologne

Name: St. Kunibert
Address: Kunibertsklostergasse 2, Cologne, 50668, Germany
Telephone: +49 221 121214

#42 among attractions in Cologne

Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Basilica of St. Cunibert also St. Kunibert is the last of Cologne's twelve Romanesque churches to be built. It was consecrated 1247, one year before work on the Gothic Cologne Cathedral began. It was declared a minor basilica in 1998 by the then Pope John Paul II. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°56'48"N, 6°57'46"E

Address

Kunibertsklostergasse 2Innenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne 50668 Germany

Contact

+49 221 121214

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

Nearby attractions include: Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral Window, Museum Ludwig, Hohenzollern Bridge.

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Bridge
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Memorial
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Kunibert?

Nearby attractions include Theater Tiefrot, Cologne (5 min walk), Musical Dome, Cologne (7 min walk), Eigelsteintorburg, Cologne (8 min walk), Messeturm Köln, Cologne (9 min walk).

How to get to St. Kunibert by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Kunibert:

Bus

St. Vincenz Haus • Lines: Sb40 (5 min walk)
Breslauer Platz/Hbf • Lines: 124, 132, 171, 250, 260, 978, N26, Sb40 (7 min walk)

Tram

Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 16, 18 (6 min walk)
Ebertplatz • Lines: 12, 15, 16, 18 (9 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (8 min walk)
Tanzbrunnen (12 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)