The Basilica of St. Kunibert is the youngest of Cologne’s twelve great Romanesque churches, consecrated in 1247 just one year before construction began on the Gothic cathedral. Standing near the Rhine in the northern Old Town, it is dedicated to St. Kunibert, a 7th‑century bishop of Cologne whose tomb lies within the church. The basilica is distinguished by its harmonious Romanesque design, with a striking trefoil choir, robust towers, and richly decorated interiors. Visitors can admire colorful stained-glass windows dating back to the 13th century, medieval wall paintings, and a magnificent bronze chandelier from the 15th century. The church also houses relics of Saints Kunibert and the Two Ewalds, making it an important site of pilgrimage. According to local legend, the Kunibertusbrunnen, a well beneath the church, is where Cologne’s children are said to come from, adding a whimsical layer to its history. Despite heavy damage during World War II, the basilica was carefully restored and continues to serve as both a parish church and a cultural landmark, embodying Cologne’s enduring blend of faith, legend, and architectural beauty.
Cologne GermanyBasilica of St. Kunibert is located at Kunibertsklostergasse 2, 50668 Köln, in the north of Cologne’s Old Town, just steps from the Rhine River and within the historical Kunibertsviertel district. The church is about 700 meters north of Cologne Central Station and can easily be reached on foot via Breslauer Platz and Johannisstraße. Its surroundings feature peaceful green areas, local galleries, and street art, as well as restaurants and traditional breweries typical of the neighborhood. The location places the basilica close to the river promenade for scenic walks, while the city centre, Cologne Cathedral, and Museum Ludwig are also within walking distance, making it well-situated for visitors interested in exploring both heritage sites and the cultural heart of Cologne.
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Roman-Germanic Museum
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Wallraf-Richartz Museum & Fondation Corboud
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Schnütgen Museum
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Museum für Angewandte Kunst
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Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst
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Domschatzkammer
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EL-DE Haus
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Cologne City Museum
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Fragrance Museum
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German Sports and Olympic Museum
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Odysseum
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Cologne Carnival Museum
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Cologne Chocolate Museum
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Puppenmuseum
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Radio Museum Köln e.v.
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Kolumba
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Medizinhistorisches Museum Köln
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Jüdisches Museum im Archäologischen Quartier Köln
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Rhenish Industrial Railway Museum
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Rail museum Thielenbruch
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Biermuseum
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Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum
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National Socialism Documentation Center of the City of Cologne
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SK Stiftung Kultur
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Sammlung Zander
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Dom Treasury
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Das Museum des Schmerzes und der Liebe
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Römisch-Germanisches Museum im Belgischen Haus
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Schauspiel Köln
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Theater im Bauturm
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Senftöpfchen-Theater
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Horizont Theater
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Scala Theater Köln
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Theater Tiefrot
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Urania Theater
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Theater in der Filmdos
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Gallery Ehren Art
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30works Galerie
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Galerie Mensing Cologne
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Galerie Zander Susanne
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Galerie Timeless Art
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Philipp Von Rosen Galerie
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Galerie Biesenbach
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Cologne Cathedral
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Kranhäuser im Rheinauhafen
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Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
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Fort X
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Volksgarten Köln
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Rheinpark
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Forstbotanischer Garten und Friedenswald
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Malakoffturm
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Römerbrunnen
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Exhibition Tower
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Cologne Zoo
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Hahnentor
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Edith Stein Denkmal
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Petrusbrunnen
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Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Park
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Equestrian monument to King Frederick William III of Prussia
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Friedenspark Cologne
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Willi-Ostermann-Brunnen
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Time Ride
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Equestrian Statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Heinzelmännchenbrunnen
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Old Market Cologne
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Römerturm
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Romans' Northern Gate
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Rheinboulevard
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Ulrepforte
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Cologne View
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Great St. Martin Church
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Pegel Köln
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Bastei Köln
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Kaskaden
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Basilica of St. Gereon
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Hohenzollern Bridge
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Stadtwald
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Schloss Arff
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Trödel- und Antikmarkt an der Rheinpromenade
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Flohmarkt an der Galopprennbahn
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Flohmarkt & Antikmarkt Kölner Altstadt
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Flohmarkt RheinEnergieStadion
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Flohmarkt an der Südbrücke
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St. Maria im Kapitol
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Roonstraße Synagogue
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Schmitz Column
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Jan von Werth Monument
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Forstbotanischer Garten Köln
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Beethovenpark
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