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St. Gereon
CultureVisit: ~45 minFree
Romanesque basilica in central Cologne, with origins going back to the late Roman period. Its oval central nave, decagonal in plan, stands out as one of the most original in the religious architecture of the Rhineland. The church is dedicated to St Gereon and the martyrs of the Theban Legion. The complex mixes Romanesque and Gothic elements, with post-war restorations.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at St. Gereon: 2 missions
- Walk around the outside of the basilicaWalk around the church and notice the different periods of its walls, from the oldest part to the most recent.
- Step into the decagonal naveGo in and look up to appreciate the unusual shape of the nave and its dome. Compare it with a church with a rectangular plan.
Near St. Gereon
MAKK746 m awayKäthe Kollwitz Museum746 m awayKolumba806 m awayCologne Cathedral902 m awayRomano-Germanic Museum929 m awayMuseum Ludwig1.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit St. Gereon?
Visiting St. Gereon is free.
How much time do you need for St. Gereon?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
What is there to do at St. Gereon?
Walk around the outside of the basilica and Step into the decagonal nave.
What is there to see near St. Gereon?
MAKK (746 m), Käthe Kollwitz Museum (746 m) and Kolumba (806 m).
Source: Wikipedia