Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral, Cologne

Name: Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral
Address: Cologne, Germany

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Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral, Cologne

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The Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral is a medieval, antisemitic wood carving at the side of one of the seats in the choir of Cologne Cathedral. It was produced between 1308 and 1311. It shows a Jews' sow, a folk art image of Jews in obscene contact with a large female pig, which in Judaism is an unclean animal. It is one of the oldest representations of this theme. Directly beside is another antisemitic motif, which is generally interpreted as an illustration of the blood libel legend. This combination is only known from one other case, a painting from the 15th century at the Old Bridge in Frankfurt. ()

Local name: Judensau am Chorgestühl des Kölner Domes Coordinates: 50°56'29"N, 6°57'30"E

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Innenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Cologne Cathedral organs, Cologne (1 min walk), Cologne Cathedral, Cologne (1 min walk), Domschatzkammer, Cologne (1 min walk), Shrine of the Three Kings, Cologne (1 min walk).

How to get to Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Judensau at the choir stalls of Cologne Cathedral:

Tram

Dom/Hbf • Lines: 16, 18, 5 (2 min walk)
Breslauer Platz/Hauptbahnhof • Lines: 16, 18 (6 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (3 min walk)
Köln Hansaring (16 min walk)

Bus

Breslauer Platz/Hbf • Lines: 124, 132, 171, 250, 260, 978, N26, Sb40 (5 min walk)
Heumarkt • Lines: 250, 978 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (6 min walk)