Architectural Walk of Cologne with a Local

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This Experience is provided by a private local.
Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.

Discover the most impressive buildings in Cologne and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk.

Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Germany from my own perspective.

During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character.
While a large part of Cologne’s architecture was destroyed during World War II, some key churches and structures still survive. The city also lays host to some interesting modern architecture, which represents its continued evolving landscape.

Additional Info

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Köln, Germany
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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This Experience is provided by a private local.
Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 8 people.

Discover the most impressive buildings in Cologne and learn about each one and its characteristics in this invigorating architectural walk.

Join me on this adventure and discover the beauty and unique characteristics of the city’s most significant buildings and get to know a bit more about the local culture in Germany from my own perspective.

During this walk, you will become better acquainted with the local architecture, while also learning about the way in which this has changed over the years, with the city becoming more modern while still keeping its unique character.
While a large part of Cologne’s architecture was destroyed during World War II, some key churches and structures still survive. The city also lays host to some interesting modern architecture, which represents its continued evolving landscape.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Historic Town Hall, Rathausplatz 2, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

We will start our Experience from the City Hall of Cologne! It is also Germany’s oldest city hall with a Renaissance loggia and Gothic style tower.

Pass By: Alter Markt, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

We will go by this romanesque church dedicated to the 12 apostles!

Pass By: Schildergasse, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Germany

It is not only a shop, it is also a modern glass structure built by famous architect Renzo Piano!

Pass By: Neumarkt 30, 50667 Köln, Germany

It is a small basilic full of history with a trefoil structure!

Pass By: Rudolfpl. 1, 50674 Köln, Germany

Hahnentor, used to be one of the 12 city gates from Cologne, discover its history with me!

Pass By: Gereonshof 2, 50670 Köln, Germany

St. Gereon, come with me and discover the unique structure of this church displaying a decagon!

Pass By: Domkloster 4, 50667 Köln, Germany

The Dom! A must-see for any architecture lover in Cologne,it is a roman Catholic cathedral built in the style of Gothic architecture. On the UNESCO world heritage list!

Pass By: Hohenzollernbrücke, 50679 Cologne, Germany

We will end the Experience here and you can continue on your own to discover the beauty of Cologne!



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