St. Severin

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Church

Romanesque church with a blessing from above

This church also originated in the late 4th century. It has been extended and enlarged several times. On the passable archaeological dig area under the church in the midst of a Roman graveyard the foundation remains of the original building can be viewed.

St. Severin still owns rich furnishing: the murals in the crypta, the choral equipment with a part of the medieval floor, the original choir seating and the high altar, behind which the Shrine to the Holy Severin is shown, so that the believers could walk under it. The forked crucifix from the 14th century and the late Gothic glass paintings in the long nave are also remarkable. The external impression is primarily Gothic as only the choir chancel remained Romanesque.

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Openings

General Information

  • Bus stop available

Eligibility

  • Bad Weather Offer

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • for families

  • for individual guests

  • Suitable for the Elderly

Payment Options

Entrance Free

Directions & Parking facilities

The walk from the stop "Chlodwigplatz" ( Tram: 15, 16, 17) to the church St. Severin takes about 4 minutes.

Author

KölnTourismus GmbH
Kardinal-Höffner-Platz 1
50667 Köln

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