Ulrepforte, Cologne

Name: Ulrepforte
Address: Sachsenring 42, Cologne, 50677, Germany
Telephone: +49 180 6 504030

#137 among attractions in Cologne

City gate, Forts and castles, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Ulrepforte was built in the early 13th century as part of the medieval city walls of Cologne. It is mentioned in documents for the first time in 1245. The Ulrepforte has been preserved with significant structural changes. In front of it passes the street Sachsenring as part of the Cologne Rings.

The Ulrepforte was the smallest of the land-side city gates with a width of four meters. Since there was no road on the field side, the gate probably had no significance for traffic.

Today, Ulrepforte is known as a streetcar stop for lines 15 and 16.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'27"N, 6°57'11"E

Address

Sachsenring 42Innenstadt (Altstadt-Süd)Cologne 50677 Germany

Contact

+49 180 6 504030

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Day trips

Ulrepforte – 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.

0.7 miNE
Waterside museum devoted to chocolate
Schokoladenmuseum, Cologne
19 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...
0.5 miN
Museum
Historical Archive of the City of Cologne, Cologne
13 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...
0.8 miN
Romanesque church with medieval artwork
St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne
20 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.
0.6 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. George's Church, Cologne
15 min walk • St. Georg's Church is one of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany.
0.7 miN
Church
St Peter's Church, Cologne
19 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.
0.4 miSE
Theater
Freies Werkstatt Theater, Cologne
11 min walk • Freies Werkstatt-Theater is a theatre in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is managed as a public utility and sponsored by the City of Cologne and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
0.7 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Cecilia's Church, Cologne
19 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.
0.7 miNE
Memorial, Monuments and statues
Der Tauzieher, Cologne
18 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.
~1980 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Pantaleon, Cologne
10 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.
~1780 ftSW
Park, Garden
Volksgarten, Cologne
9 min walk • The Volksgarten is a public park in the Neustadt-Süd district of Cologne, Germany. It is used for various social activities through the year and can have more than 10.000 visitors at certain days.
0.7 miNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Maria Lyskirchen, Cologne
19 min walk • St. Maria Lyskirchen is one of twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne, Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ulrepforte?

Nearby attractions include Kartäuserkirche, Cologne (3 min walk), St. Maria vom Frieden church and convent, Cologne (5 min walk), Basilica of St. Severin, Cologne (7 min walk), Severinstorburg, Cologne (8 min walk).

How to get to Ulrepforte by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ulrepforte:

Tram

Ulrepforte • Lines: 15, 16 (2 min walk)
Kartäuserhof • Lines: 17 (7 min walk)

Bus

Rosenstraße • Lines: 106, 132 (9 min walk)
Severinstraße Ersatzhaltestelle • Lines: 106, 132 (10 min walk)

Train

Köln Süd (19 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (26 min walk)