Cologne
Famous Attractions in
Cologne
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO site and Germany’s most-visited landmark, houses the 12th-century Shrine of the Three Kings. Begun in 1248, the Gothic cathedral features 19th-century towers, 1500s stained glass, the 10th-century Gero-Kreuz, and a 1300s high altar, drawing pilgrims worldwide.
Ludwig Museum
The Ludwig Museum, near Cologne Cathedral, opened in the 1980s showcasing 20th-century art. Highlights include Picassos, Russian Avant-Garde works, Pop Art by Warhol and Lichtenstein, and the Sammlung Haubrich collection featuring Expressionists like Heckel, Kirchner, Macke, and Schmidt-Rottluff.
Romano-Germanic Museum
A Roman villa uncovered near Cologne Cathedral during WWII led to the 1970s creation of a museum centered on the stunning Dionysus mosaic. The museum showcases artefacts from Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, including intricate glasswork and the prized 4th-century “Cologne cage cup” with Greek inscriptions.
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