Groß St. Martin is an imposing Romanesque church in the old town of Cologne. Founded as early as 960 AD, the current building dates from 1150-1250. Partly destroyed during World War II, the building was completely rebuilt in 1985.
The Cologne cathedral became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, and rightly so. The city has been dominated by the Cathedral's gigantic pair of towers since 1880: it is today the second highest building in Cologne. Its footprint is also impressive, the building covers a total area of almost 8000 square metres. This UNESCO world heritage site is also home to the mortal remains of the Three Kings, which made the Cathedral one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in Europe.
St. Mary of the Capitol is one of twelve Romanesque basilicas in the old town of Cologne. Built between 1040 and 1065 on an ancient Roman temple, it is the largest Romanesque church in the city.
St. Andrew's Basilica is one of the twelve main Romanesque churches in Cologne. It was built in the 10th century in a typical Ottonian style.
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