City Hall, Cologne

Name: City Hall
Address: 1 Rathausplatz, Cologne, Germany

#174 among attractions in Cologne

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The City Hall is a historical building in Cologne, western Germany. It is located off Hohe Straße in the district of Innenstadt, and set between the two squares of Rathausplatz and Alter Markt. It houses part of the city government, including the city council and offices of the Lord Mayor. It is Germany's oldest city hall with a documented history spanning some 900 years. The history of its council during the 11th century is a prominent example for self-gained municipal autonomy of Medieval cities. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 50°56'19"N, 6°57'31"E

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1 RathausplatzInnenstadt (Altstadt-Nord)Cologne Germany

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City Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Street, Shopping, Shopping district
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~960 ftN
Grand Gothic cathedral with twin spires
Cologne Cathedral, Cologne
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~850 ftN
Church
Cologne Cathedral Window, Cologne
5 min walk • The Cologne Cathedral Window is a stunning piece of modern art housed within one of Germany's most revered Gothic structures, the Cologne Cathedral. Situated in the heart of Cologne, this window is a relatively new addition to the cathedral, having been unveiled in...
~820 ftN
Extensive collection of Picasso works
Museum Ludwig, Cologne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Museum Ludwig stands as a beacon of modern and contemporary art. This prestigious institution, which opened its doors in 1976, is renowned for housing one of the largest collections of pop art in Europe, second only to that of...
~690 ftN
Museum for Roman artifacts and antiquities
Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne
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Fine art from 14th to early 20th century
Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne
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Romanesque church with iconic tower
Great St. Martin Church, Cologne
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the Great St. Martin Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This Romanesque Catholic church, with its distinctive crossing tower and cloverleaf-shaped choir, is a...
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Contemporary museum with religious art
Kolumba, Cologne
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~950 ftN
Ornate shrine for the Three Kings' bones
Shrine of the Three Kings, Cologne
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
Minoritenkirche, Cologne
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Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Kolumba, Cologne
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, the chapel of St. Kolumba stands as a serene testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This sacred site is not only a place of worship but also a poignant architectural palimpsest that tells a story of perseverance...

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Which popular attractions are close to City Hall?

Nearby attractions include Cologne City Hall, Cologne (2 min walk), Fragrance Museum, Cologne (2 min walk), Alter Markt, Cologne (2 min walk), Kallendresser, Cologne (3 min walk).

How to get to City Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to City Hall:

Tram

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)
Heumarkt • Lines: 1, 5, 7, 9 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Rathaus • Lines: 5 (2 min walk)

Bus

Heumarkt • Lines: 250, 978 (7 min walk)
Breslauer Platz/Hbf • Lines: 124, 132, 171, 250, 260, 978, N26, Sb40 (9 min walk)

Train

Cologne central station (8 min walk)
Cologne Trade Fair/Deutz (19 min walk)