Basilika St. Maria im Kapitol

Krystyna Kisielewicz 4 months ago

Wonderful, hidden between block of flats

Tina Macklin 8 months ago

The Basilica of Saint Mary in the Kapitol is the largest of Cologne’s Romanesque churches. Built on the site of a former Roman temple, it was designed to resemble the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Its simple yet impressive architecture and long history make it one of the city’s most important and peaceful historic churches.

The Frameshifter 11 months ago

A smaller but equally interesting church in Cologne, very old but recently rebuilt. I visited it for free.

Corlia Peters 2 years ago

Had the entire cathedral to myself - well worth a pop in!

meliha akin 2 years ago

Stand by the pool in the basilica and feel the energy of the water that is not there. Sit in the chair and watch the table where the light is centered. Speak over the deep well and hear the voice coming seconds later. Climb the iron stairs, sit in the moat and smell the atmosphere there :)

April Croes 4 years ago

This was a hidden spot in Cologne. Very quiet but beautiful. The signs inside said they only have 400 active members so donations from tourists are very helpful with church upkeep. Quite impressive from inside, though not as impressive from the outside.

Michael Lee 7 years ago

This was a good visit. This is a quiet place to enjoy the garden in the cloister. The building is well cared for. Please bear in mind that this is a practicing church, and there frequent services. Please just check the signs before going in. Easy access by tram and a short walk.

Shigella deShige 7 years ago

Wonderful place with long history. Unfortunately it suffered during WWII, but it was rebuilt. Church is located outside strict city centre, but I believe it is worth seeing. Church provides little leaflets describing the important monuments inside