Places worth the detour in Cologne
154 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Cologne, Germany, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (54). Best known: Cologne Cathedral. 143 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 154
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 94 are on the map and on the Germany pages.
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1.Cologne Cathedral
Sacred sites · 13th century · Iconic
Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
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7.Romano-Germanic Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Notable
Archaeological museum of ancient roman and germanic cultures in Cologne, Germany
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10.Beethoven House
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Notable
Museum on and birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven in Bonn, Germany
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12.St. Maria im Kapitol
Sacred sites · 11th century · Hidden gem
Romanesque church in Cologne, Germany
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15.Basilica of the Holy Apostles
Sacred sites · 11th century · Hidden gem
Church in Cologne-Altstadt-Nord, Germany
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20.St. Andreas Church
Sacred sites · 10th century · Hidden gem
Church in Köln-Altstadt-Nord, Germany
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33.German National Library of Medicine
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
National library in Germany
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34.St. George's Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
One of twelve Romanesque churches in the city of Cologne, Germany
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35.Rheinisches Landesmuseum Bonn
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Bonn, Germany
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36.NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
NS Documentation Centre - Cologne
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40.Michaelsberg Abbey, Siegburg
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Former Benedictine abbey in Siegburg, Germany
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42.memorial to gay and lesbian victims of National Socialism
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Memorial in Koln
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44.Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Cologne Botanical Garden
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48.Worringer Bruch
Nature & landscapes · 21st century · Hidden gem
Nature reserve in Cologne, Germany
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51.Mülheim Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Bridge on the river Rhine in Western Germany
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52.Museum für Angewandte Kunst
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Applied art museum in Cologne, Germany
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59.Antoniterkirche
Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem
Church in Cologne-Altstadt-Nord, Germany
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60.St. Mariä Himmelfahrt
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Cologne, Germany
