Belgian Quarter, Cologne

Name: Belgian Quarter
Address: Cologne, Germany

#130 among attractions in Cologne

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The Belgian Quarter is an inner city district of Cologne, Germany. The name is derived from street names in the vicinity, referring to Belgian provinces or cities. ()

Local name: Belgisches Viertel Coordinates: 50°56'19"N, 6°56'9"E

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Innenstadt (Neustadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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Belgian Quarter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cologne Central Mosque, Museum of East Asian Art, Käthe Kollwitz Museum, St. Gereon's Basilica.

0.6 miNW
Mosque
Cologne Central Mosque, Cologne
16 min walk • The Cologne Central Mosque is a significant architectural and cultural landmark located in the German city of Cologne. Completed in 2017, this modern mosque is one of the largest Islamic places of worship in Germany and serves as a central point for the Muslim...
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Museum of East Asian Art stands as a cultural bastion celebrating the rich artistic heritage of East Asia. This museum is renowned for its comprehensive collection of East Asian art, ranging from ancient to modern times...
0.5 miE
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work
Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne
13 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 miNE
Romanesque church with a 10-sided dome
St. Gereon's Basilica, Cologne
15 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...
0.6 miN
Observation decks and towers, View point, Tower
Colonius, Cologne
16 min walk • Colonius is the Cologne telecommunications tower, which was finished in 1981. The Colonius possesses a cafeteria, viewing platform, and a restaurant, apart from antennas for radio relay and radio services within the VHF range.
0.4 miS
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Synagoge Köln, Cologne
12 min walk • Roonstrasse Synagogue, located in Cologne, Germany, is the only surviving of the five synagogues of the city before the Nazi era.
0.4 miE
Romanesque church with organs and concerts
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
11 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.
0.6 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
EL-DE-Haus, Cologne
17 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.
0.7 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Schauspiel Köln, Cologne
17 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.
0.6 miE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Maria in der Kupfergasse, Cologne
17 min walk • St. Maria in der Kupfergasse is a Baroque church in Cologne, western Germany, in the district of Innenstadt. The pilgrimage church is dedicated to St. Mary, the Black Madonna. It was completed in 1715 and measures 37.20 meters in length and 17.30 metres in width.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
NS-Dokumentationszentrum, Cologne
17 min walk • The NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne was founded by a resolution passed by the Cologne city council on December 13, 1979, and has become the largest regional memorial site in all of Germany for the victims of the Nazis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Belgian Quarter?

Nearby attractions include Volkstheater Millowitsch, Cologne (5 min walk), Hahnentorburg, Cologne (7 min walk), Sartory-Saal, Cologne (10 min walk), Kölnischer Kunstverein, Cologne (11 min walk).

How to get to Belgian Quarter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belgian Quarter:

Tram

Rudolfplatz • Lines: 1, 12, 15, 7 (7 min walk)
Moltkestraße • Lines: 1, 7 (6 min walk)

Bus

Moltkestraße • Lines: 136, 146 (7 min walk)
Rudolfplatz • Lines: 136, 146 (7 min walk)

Train

Köln West (9 min walk)
Köln Süd (20 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (27 min walk)