Hahnentorburg, Cologne

Name: Hahnentorburg
Address: 1 Rudolfplatz, Cologne, Germany

#168 among attractions in Cologne

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Facts and practical information

The Hahnentorburg is one of originally twelve gate castles in the eight-kilometer-long medieval city wall of Cologne and secured the western entrance to the city on the road to Aachen and Jülich. It is located on today's Rudolfplatz square.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°56'11"N, 6°56'25"E

Address

1 RudolfplatzInnenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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Day trips

Hahnentorburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Schildergasse, Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Antoniterkirche, St. Gereon's Basilica.

0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Schildergasse, Cologne
15 min walk • Schildergasse is one of the busiest shopping streets in Cologne, Germany, and a top destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in retail therapy. This bustling pedestrian zone, which traces its roots back to ancient Roman times, has evolved into a...
~1380 ftE
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work
Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne
7 min walk • The Käthe Kollwitz Museum in Cologne, Germany, offers a profound journey into the work of one of the most significant German artists of the 20th century. Käthe Kollwitz, renowned for her emotive and powerful depictions of social injustice and human suffering, is...
0.6 miE
Church
Antoniterkirche, Cologne
15 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.
0.5 miNE
Romanesque church with a 10-sided dome
St. Gereon's Basilica, Cologne
14 min walk • St. Gereon's Basilica is a historical architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany. This ancient church, with its origins tracing back to the 4th century, stands as a testament to the endurance and evolution of Christian sacred architecture through the...
0.5 miE
Church
St Peter's Church, Cologne
14 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.
~1730 ftSW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Synagoge Köln, Cologne
9 min walk • Roonstrasse Synagogue, located in Cologne, Germany, is the only surviving of the five synagogues of the city before the Nazi era.
0.6 miE
Synagogue
Glockengasse Synagogue, Cologne
15 min walk • 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.
~1110 ftE
Romanesque church with organs and concerts
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
6 min walk • The Basilica of the Holy Apostles is a Romanesque church in Cologne, located near Innenstadt's busy Neumarkt. The former collegiate church is dedicated to the twelve Apostles. It is one of the twelve Romanesque churches built in Cologne in that period.
0.5 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Historical place
St. Cecilia's Church, Cologne
14 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
EL-DE-Haus, Cologne
14 min walk • EL-DE Haus, officially the NS Documentation Center of the City of Cologne, located in Cologne, is the former headquarters of the Gestapo and now a museum documenting the Third Reich.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Schauspiel Köln, Cologne
12 min walk • Schauspiel Köln is a theatre and company in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It forms together with the Cologne Opera and other houses the Bühnen der Stadt Köln. The listed building has 830 seats in the Grand House, 120 in the locksmith and 60 in the refreshment room.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hahnentorburg?

Nearby attractions include Volkstheater Millowitsch, Cologne (4 min walk), Kölnischer Kunstverein, Cologne (5 min walk), Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne (6 min walk), Gloria-Theater, Cologne (6 min walk).

How to get to Hahnentorburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hahnentorburg:

Tram

Rudolfplatz • Lines: 1, 12, 15, 7 (2 min walk)
Mauritiuskirche • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Rudolfplatz • Lines: 136, 146 (1 min walk)
Moltkestraße • Lines: 136, 146 (9 min walk)

Train

Köln West (14 min walk)
Köln Süd (16 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (22 min walk)