Glockengasse Synagogue, Cologne

Name: Glockengasse Synagogue
Address: Cologne, Germany

#44 among attractions in Cologne

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The Synagogue in Glockengasse was a synagogue in Cologne built to the plans of the architect of the Cologne Cathedral, Ernst Friedrich Zwirner. It was built on the previous Monastery of St. Clarissa, where a modest hall of prayer had been erected in the years of the French occupation and had been closed in 1853 because it was unsafe. ()

Local name: Synagoge Glockengasse Architectural style: Moorish revivalCoordinates: 50°56'18"N, 6°57'10"E

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Innenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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Day trips

Glockengasse Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schildergasse, Hohe Straße, Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Antoniterkirche.

~620 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
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~800 ftE
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Hohe Straße, Cologne
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~1330 ftE
Fine art from 14th to early 20th century
Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne
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~700 ftS
Church
Antoniterkirche, Cologne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Antoniterkirche stands as a beacon of the city's rich religious heritage. This Gothic church, with its modest yet elegant façade, is a cherished landmark within the bustling urban landscape.
~340 ftE
Contemporary museum with religious art
Kolumba, Cologne
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~630 ftNE
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Minoritenkirche, Cologne
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~300 ftE
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St. Kolumba, Cologne
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~1430 ftN
Romanesque church from the 10th century
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~1410 ftS
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St Peter's Church, Cologne
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~1300 ftS
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St. Cecilia's Church, Cologne
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~1220 ftE
Perfume museum with artworks since 1685
Fragrance Museum, Cologne
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Glockengasse Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include House of Fragrances 4711, Cologne (1 min walk), St. Kolumba, Cologne (2 min walk), Kolumba, Cologne (2 min walk), Cologne Opera, Cologne (2 min walk).

How to get to Glockengasse Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Glockengasse Synagogue:

Tram

Appellhofplatz • Lines: 16, 18, 3, 4, 5 (6 min walk)
Neumarkt • Lines: 1, 16, 18, 3, 4, 7, 9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Neumarkt • Lines: 136, 146 (7 min walk)
Mühlenbach • Lines: 978 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (8 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (11 min walk)
Köln Hansaring (20 min walk)