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Exhibition halls/Rheinpark/Tanzbrunnen
The KölnMesse exhibition halls on the right-hand bank of the Rhine (with modern extensions since 1922), with its more than 80 m high exhibition centre tower, sited diagonally opposite the cathedral, are designed in the expressionist architecture of the 20's. During the 1940's, they served as a concentration camp. Lying adjacent to it is the Rheinpark, a green area designed in pure 50's style for the 1957 Federal Garden Show with a sculpture park, Tanzbrunnen fountain and the Sternwellenzelt by the Architect Frei Otto, who was also responsible for Munich Olympia Stadium. The Rheinseilbahn (Rhine cable car) at the end of the park leads over to the flora, Cologne zoo and the sculpture park by the donor couple Eleonore and Michael Stoffels on the other side of the Rhine.
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Media Park/ Cinedom
The Media Park on the site of the former Gereon goods station combines media companies and cultural and leisure facilities. The photographic collection of the SK Stiftung Kultur cultural foundation and the Cologne House of literature are to be found here, in addition to the Cinedom, one of the most successful German cinemas and the editorial department of the radio programmes Eins Live and Radio Köln. The TV music stations VIVA, VIVA ZWEI and Onyx have moved in premises immediately next door. The Cologne film theatre is located a few steps further on.
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Krieler Dömchen
In the smallest and oldest remaining Cologne church erected around the year 900 on the Suitbert-Heimbach-Platz, three Carolingian memorial stones from the cemetery tell of a church that previously stood on the same site and was destroyed by the Normans. Roman Churches
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City Hall, Hansasaal
The city hall was built in 1330, with the Renaissance arcade (16th century) and tower (15th century) being added later. The building complex suffered extensive damage during the Second World War and underwent reconstruction until 1972. (Alter Markt).
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City Gates
With the Severinstor, the Eigelsteintor and the Hahnentor, three of the total of twelve city gates from the mediaeval city fortifications (1180 - 1220) have been preserved and are still used today for various purposes. The smaller Ulrepforte and restored sections of the city walls are to be found along the Sachsenring circular boulevard.
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Gürzenich Hall
Representative and dance hall of the citizens of Cologne (15th century). Today, it is an international congress centre and the City of Cologne's "parlour".
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Zeughaus
Formerly a municipal arsenal (1594-1606); now Cologne City Museum.
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Hansahochhaus
At the time of its construction (1920), it was the tallest "skyscraper" in Europe; today it is a commercial and administration building. Among other occupants, it houses the department store with the widest selection of audio media in Europe.
Address: Hansaring
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4711 House
New Gothic head office of the famous "Eau de Cologne" manufacturer with a carillon that chimes every hour - opposite the opera. The number "4711" refers to house-numbering system adopted by the French occupying power in 1795. For greater clarity, all private houses were numbered sequentially from 1 - 7 404.
Address: Glockengasse
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Opera house / Theatre
Both buildings (1957-1962) on the Offenbachplatz were built by Wilhelm Riphahn and can accommodate 1.400 (opera-) or 920 (theatre-) goers. Click Kölnticket ticket sales for the current programme.

Roman North Gate
Foundations and the side arch of the Roman north gate are to be found on the cathedral square.
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Praetorium
The foundations of the residence of the city's Roman governor (1st - 4th century) were uncovered under the Rathaus (city hall). A visit is like "an elevator trip back to Roman times" - according to the title of a perennial best-seller on the subject. From the entrance to the Kleine Budengasse, there is also access to a waste-water canal, exemplifying the engineering skills of Roman builders.
Address:
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Exhibition halls/Rheinpark/Tanzbrunnen
The KölnMesse exhibition halls on the right-hand bank of the Rhine (with modern extensions since 1922), with its more than 80 m high exhibition centre tower, sited diagonally opposite the cathedral, are designed in the expressionist architecture of the 20's. During the 1940's, they served as a concentration camp. Lying adjacent to it is the Rheinpark, a green area designed in pure 50's style for the 1957 Federal Garden Show with a sculpture park, Tanzbrunnen fountain and the Sternwellenzelt by the Architect Frei Otto, who was also responsible for Munich Olympia Stadium. The Rheinseilbahn (Rhine cable car) at the end of the park leads over to the flora, Cologne zoo and the sculpture park by the donor couple Eleonore and Michael Stoffels on the other side of the Rhine.
Address:
Tel:
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Media Park/ Cinedom
The Media Park on the site of the former Gereon goods station combines media companies and cultural and leisure facilities. The photographic collection of the SK Stiftung Kultur cultural foundation and the Cologne House of literature are to be found here, in addition to the Cinedom, one of the most successful German cinemas and the editorial department of the radio programmes Eins Live and Radio Köln. The TV music stations VIVA, VIVA ZWEI and Onyx have moved in premises immediately next door. The Cologne film theatre is located a few steps further on.
Address:
Tel:
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Krieler Dömchen
In the smallest and oldest remaining Cologne church erected around the year 900 on the Suitbert-Heimbach-Platz, three Carolingian memorial stones from the cemetery tell of a church that previously stood on the same site and was destroyed by the Normans. Roman Churches
Address:
Tel:
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City Hall, Hansasaal
The city hall was built in 1330, with the Renaissance arcade (16th century) and tower (15th century) being added later. The building complex suffered extensive damage during the Second World War and underwent reconstruction until 1972. (Alter Markt).
Address:
Tel:
fax=

City Gates
With the Severinstor, the Eigelsteintor and the Hahnentor, three of the total of twelve city gates from the mediaeval city fortifications (1180 - 1220) have been preserved and are still used today for various purposes. The smaller Ulrepforte and restored sections of the city walls are to be found along the Sachsenring circular boulevard.
Address:
Tel:
fax=

Gürzenich Hall
Representative and dance hall of the citizens of Cologne (15th century). Today, it is an international congress centre and the City of Cologne's "parlour".
Address:
Tel:
fax=

Zeughaus
Formerly a municipal arsenal (1594-1606); now Cologne City Museum.
Address:
Tel:
fax=

Hansahochhaus
At the time of its construction (1920), it was the tallest "skyscraper" in Europe; today it is a commercial and administration building. Among other occupants, it houses the department store with the widest selection of audio media in Europe.
Address: Hansaring
Tel:
fax=

4711 House
New Gothic head office of the famous "Eau de Cologne" manufacturer with a carillon that chimes every hour - opposite the opera. The number "4711" refers to house-numbering system adopted by the French occupying power in 1795. For greater clarity, all private houses were numbered sequentially from 1 - 7 404.
Address: Glockengasse
Tel:
fax=

Opera house / Theatre
Both buildings (1957-1962) on the Offenbachplatz were built by Wilhelm Riphahn and can accommodate 1.400 (opera-) or 920 (theatre-) goers. Click Kölnticket ticket sales for the current programme.

Roman North Gate
Foundations and the side arch of the Roman north gate are to be found on the cathedral square.
Address:
Tel:
fax=

Praetorium
The foundations of the residence of the city's Roman governor (1st - 4th century) were uncovered under the Rathaus (city hall). A visit is like "an elevator trip back to Roman times" - according to the title of a perennial best-seller on the subject. From the entrance to the Kleine Budengasse, there is also access to a waste-water canal, exemplifying the engineering skills of Roman builders.
Address:
Tel:
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