University of Cologne, Cologne

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The University of Cologne is a university in Cologne, Germany. It was established in the year 1388 and is one of the most prestigious and research intensive university in Germany. It was the sixth university to be established in Central Europe. It closed in 1798 before being re-established in 1919. It is now one of the largest universities in Germany with more than 48,000 students. The University of Cologne was a university of excellence as part of the German Universities Excellence Initiative from 2012 to 2019. As of 2021, 3 Noble Prize winners have been affiliated with the university. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°55'40"N, 6°55'44"E

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Innenstadt (Neustadt-Süd)Cologne Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Melaten Cemetery, Museum of East Asian Art, Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Synagoge Köln.

1 miNW
Cemetery
Melaten Cemetery, Cologne
25 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cologne, Germany, Melaten Cemetery serves as a tranquil oasis and a testament to the city's history. Established in the early 19th century, the cemetery spans over 435,000 square meters and is the final resting place for a multitude of Cologne's...
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Museum of East Asian Art, Cologne
14 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...
1 miNE
Showcase of artist Kollwitz's work
Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne
25 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...
0.5 miNE
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.
0.9 miNE
Romanesque church with organs and concerts
Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Cologne
24 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.
0.8 miE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Pantaleon, Cologne
22 min walk • The Church of Saint Pantaleon is an early Romanesque church in Cologne, Germany. The church dates back to the 10th century and is one of the twelve Romanesque churches of Cologne.
0.9 miSE
Park, Garden
Volksgarten, Cologne
23 min walk • The Volksgarten is a public park in the Neustadt-Süd district of Cologne, Germany. It is used for various social activities through the year and can have more than 10.000 visitors at certain days.
1 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cafe
Gloria-Theater, Cologne
25 min walk • The Gloria-Theater is a multi-purpose theatre and event space, originally a cinema-theatre, in the centre of Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located on Apostelnstraße north of the Neumarkt, near the Basilica of the Holy Apostles.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Volkstheater Millowitsch, Cologne
18 min walk • The Volkstheater Millowitsch, also known as the Millowitsch-Theater, was a medium-sized theatre in Cologne, Germany where popular, low-brow comedies were performed.
0.6 miW
Library
German National Library of Medicine, Cologne
15 min walk • The German National Library of Medicine, abbreviated ZB MED, is the national library of the Federal Republic of Germany for medicine, health sciences, nutrition, agriculture and the environment. It has two locations: Cologne and Bonn. The library is jointly financed by the Federal Ministry of Health and the 16 States of Germany.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Non-profit
Kölnischer Kunstverein, Cologne
23 min walk • The Kölnischer Kunstverein is an art museum in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia state, Germany. It is named after the historical art society of the same name. The Kölnischer Kunstverein was a "Kunstverein" established in Cologne in 1839.

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Which popular attractions are close to University of Cologne?

Nearby attractions include Barbarastollen, Cologne (1 min walk), Geusenfriedhof, Cologne (5 min walk), Studiobühne Köln, Cologne (7 min walk), Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park, Cologne (11 min walk).

How to get to University of Cologne by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Cologne:

Tram

Universität • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)
Weyertal • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Bus

Bachemer Straße • Lines: 142 (6 min walk)
Eifelwall/Stadtarchiv • Lines: 142 (11 min walk)

Train

Köln Süd (10 min walk)
Köln West (28 min walk)