St. Maria ad Ortum, Cologne

Name: St. Maria ad Ortum
Address: Cologne, Germany

#169 among attractions in Cologne

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Maria ad Ortum was a three-nave late Romanesque church of the Cistercian order "zo sent Marie garden", Mariengarten, at Cologne, which was abolished and demolished during the French period. It is still commemorated by a street name and a chapel bearing its old Latin name.

Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°56'28"N, 6°57'13"E

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Innenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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St. Maria ad Ortum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hohe Straße, Cologne Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral Window, Museum Ludwig.

~1190 ftSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
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~1040 ftE
Grand Gothic cathedral with twin spires
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~1050 ftE
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~1480 ftE
Extensive collection of Picasso works
Museum Ludwig, Cologne
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~1230 ftE
Museum for Roman artifacts and antiquities
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~960 ftS
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~1240 ftE
Ornate shrine for the Three Kings' bones
Shrine of the Three Kings, Cologne
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~670 ftSE
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~1030 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Kolumba, Cologne
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~1300 ftE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Maria ad Ortum?

Nearby attractions include St. Andrew's Church, Cologne (2 min walk), Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Cologne (3 min walk), Kolping, Cologne (3 min walk), Taubenbrunnen, Cologne (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Maria ad Ortum by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Maria ad Ortum:

Tram

Appellhofplatz • Lines: 16, 18, 3, 4, 5 (5 min walk)
Dom/Hbf • Lines: 16, 18, 5 (5 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (7 min walk)
Köln Hansaring (15 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (9 min walk)

Bus

Breslauer Platz/Hbf • Lines: 124, 132, 171, 250, 260, 978, N26, Sb40 (9 min walk)
Neumarkt • Lines: 136, 146 (11 min walk)