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Dominican Church of St. Andrew

Tourist attraction Catholic church

Catholic church dating to the 10th century, built in Romanesque style with Gothic furnishings. People often mention church, Sehr, Kirche, beautiful, Andrew, Cologne, Eine, Romanesque, windows, Andreas,


Address

Komödienstraße 6-8, 50667 Köln, Germany

Website

www.sankt-andreas.de

Contact

+49 221 160660

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (332 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Friday: 7:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Saturday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 8:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 6 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: church (20) Sehr (15) Kirche (13) beautiful (11) Andrew (9) Cologne (8) Eine (7) Romanesque (7) windows (7) Andreas (7)
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  • 5/5 David Dr. B. 9 months ago on Google • 359 reviews
    Eine der schönsten Kirchen der Domstadt. Reich an kunsthistorischen Werken und theologiegeschichtlich durch das Grab des hl Albertus Magnus und die Kölner Jahre des hl Thomas von Aquin von großer Bedeutung. Unbedingt sehenswert, zwischen 11 und 13 Uhr Gottesdienst, daher keine Besichtigung möglich
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark B. 6 years ago on Google
    Big, looks better from the inside. Restoration going on which ruins outside pictures.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google • 2261 reviews
    The Church of St. Andrew is an interesting Romanesque church located in the old town. First built in the 10th century, it wasn’t rebuilt in the Romanesque until the 12th century. It’s not much to look at from the outside. Inside the church has some points of interest. The church has a crypt with the remains of the 13th-century theologian and natural philosopher St. Albertus Magnus, stored in a stone sarcophagus. There’s also a reliquary gilded with copper. , known as the Maccabee shrine. According to tradition is said to contain relics of the seven holy Maccabee brothers and their mother Salome. The interior also has some a mix of pretty contemporary and traditional stained glass windows. As befits a church dedicated to Saint Andrew, there’s sculptures and paintings depicting the saint and the X cross associated with him. Including a painting of his crucifixion. Not a must see, but worth a lot time permitting.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gloria F. 5 years ago on Google • 48 reviews
    You can visit the tomb of St. Albert the Great, patron saint of scientists and teacher of Thomas Aquinas, in the crypt (basement) of this Church.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Hussam H. 2 years ago on Google
    Dominican Church of St. Andrew Dominikanerkirche St. Andreas
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viel U. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Size is not defined by size alone (Original) Größe definiert sich nicht allein durch Größe
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G L L. 4 years ago on Google • 2079 reviews
    OK I was visiting and mass started. I took a seat on the back row. No pocketbook on site. A woman came in and gave me the biggest "get the hell out of my spot look". I waited a minute after she sat on the other side and moved. I'm glad it was not my grave, bam she jumped in that spot. After 45 minutes and people still coming in, I left.

  • 5/5 Hermann-Josef H. 6 months ago on Google • 632 reviews
    Sehr schöne romanische Kirche mit wohlklingender Orgel und toller angenehme Akustik für Chorgesang. Albert Magnus ist in der Krypta begraben.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dirk W. 3 months ago on Google • 489 reviews New
    Die Dominikanerkirche St. Andreas ist nur 5 Gehminuten vom Hauptbahnhof entfernt. Sie gehört zu den großen romanischen Kirchen der Stadt. Es gibt einen aktiven Konvent und eine Gemeinde. Um elf wird die Hl. Messe gefeiert. In der Krypta ist das Grab des Hl. Albert des Großen. Ein Schrein südlich des Chors birgt die Reliquien der makkabäischen Brüder. Die Altarbilder und Statuen erfreuen den Freund mittelalterlicher Kunst.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bibi B. 4 years ago on Google • 391 reviews
    The Basilica of St. Andrew is one of the twelve major Romanesque churches in Cologne. It is located in the district Altstadt-Nord and is within walking distance of the cathedral. St. Andrew is a three-nave pillar basilica containing Romanesque and Gothic elements. The location of St. Andrew presumably goes back to an early Christian chapel named St. Matthaeus in fossa. Historical documents prove in the second half of the 10th century the founding of a choir monastery dedicated to St. Andrew; The early Romanesque church building with crypt, initiated by Archbishop Bruno, was consecrated by Archbishop Gero in 974 to St. Andrew as patron saint.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nidhi 4 years ago on Google • 339 reviews
    It is one of the beautiful church. One of the most striking features of this church is its exquisite combination of Gothic and Romanesque styles. It also has an impressive octagonal tower. It is near the old town toen of cologn. it is wheel chair accessiable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sascha M. 6 months ago on Google • 314 reviews
    Eine Sehr schöne Kirche. Der Gang in die Krypta lohnt sich. Sehr schöne Fensterbilder bei Sonne. Eine tolle Erfahrung. Ich fand Frieden und Erhabenheit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hans :. 5 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Sehr schöne, große katholische Kirche. Sie befindet sich in unmittelbarer Nähe, ca. 200m des Kölner Doms. Sehr ruhiges, sauberes und weitläufiges Gebäude. Ein besonderes Highlight ist noch die sehr schöne Krypta. Ein Besuch ist auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert. 👍😄
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manni N. 3 months ago on Google • 102 reviews New
    Sehr schöne Kirche, dort ist die Krypta, mit dem Sarg des Albertus Magnus. Gestorben 1280 zu Köln. Theologe , Gelehrter und wegbereiter der Uni zu Köln. 1622 Selig und 1931 von Papst Pius XI Heilig gesprochen. Sehr interessanter Ort.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antony T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very nice cherry (Original) Eine sehr schöne Kirsche
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Josef Oduro P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very quiet prayer church u.direkt next to the cathedral ??? (Original) Sehr ruhige Gebetskirche u.direkt neben dem Dom ???
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Norbert S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great atmosphere. But I'm rarely there. Mostly I do not get any news about when something happens again. (Original) Ganz tolle Atmosphäre. Bin aber eher selten da. Meistens bekomme ich keine Nachricht darüber, wann mal wieder was stattfindet.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michaela K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A Dominican monastery in the middle of the city, right on the Cologne Cathedral. An oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Nobody should miss the visit and a few quiet minutes. (Original) Ein Dominikanerkloster mitten in der Stadt, direkt am Kölner Dom. Eine Oase inmitten des Trubels. Der Besuch und ein paar ruhige Minuten sollte niemand verpassen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 milo m. 8 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Norbert, Paul O. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gone past (Original) Vorbei Gegangen
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Beethoven 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant to get down Mental. In prayer to sink. But the church and its paintings on the walls and especially the very nice windows, once to look closely. GORGEOUS u. old windows can be found in the main choir around the choir stalls, very very impressive. Really, it's worth taking a tour of this over 100 years of Dominican-paternal-led God + house. Father Christoph Weckenborg will really guide you through the Dominikanerkirche St. Andreas. Very informative and recommended ?????. (Original) Sehr angenehm, um Mental herunter zu kommen . Im Gebet zu versinken.Aber sich die Kirche und deren Malereien an den Wänden und vor allem die sehr schön gelungenen Fenster, einmal genau anzuschauen . WUNDERSCHÖNE u. alte Fenster finden Sie im Hauptchor um das Chorgestühl, sehr sehr Beeindruckend. Wirklich , es lohnt sich eine Führung durch diese seid über hundert Jahren von Dominikaner-patern geführtes Gottes+Haus zu machen. Pater Christoph Weckenborg wird Sie wirklich FACHKUNDIG durch die Dominikanerkirche St. Andreas führen. Sehr informativ und zu empfehlen ?????.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David S. 3 years ago on Google • 1125 reviews
    One of Cologne's 12 Romanesque churches, dating back to the 10th century. Very near the Cathedral. Impressive stained glass windows. Attractive and quiet. Hauptbahnhof U-bahn station.

  • 5/5 Christian �. 3 months ago on Google • 705 reviews New
    Imposante alte Kirche mit Reliquien

  • 5/5 Siddharth G. 4 years ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Peaceful and holy. These two words best describe this place. Located near to the Cologne cathedral, this place can be missed by eyes if not paid attention. Spent approx 20-30 mins relishing this church. One of the go-to places in Cologne.

  • 5/5 Zafer Y. 1 year ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Just follow the secret symbols..

  • 5/5 Chris H. 4 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    A beautiful church to visit and pray.

  • 3/5 Eichenwald M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cosy local experience

  • 5/5 Erika V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful calm in the middle of the hustle and bustle, atmosphere to pause for a while. (Original) Herrliche Ruhe mitten im Trubel Athmosphäre zum Innehalten.

  • 3/5 Shay G. 3 years ago on Google
    Cosy local experience

  • 5/5 Wolfgang P. T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a beautiful place (Original) ein wunschöner Ort

  • 4/5 Paola I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Window by Markus Lüppertz. Absolutely worth seeing (Original) Fenster von Markus Lüppertz. Absolut sehenswert

  • 5/5 Katja B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful church in Cologne (Original) Die schönste Kirche in Köln

  • 5/5 ROBERT W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ST. ANDRZEJ CHURCH IS LOCATED IN THE HISTORICAL START OF THE CITY NEAR THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HIGHEST CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE WORLD. THIS CHURCH IS ONE OF THE TWELVE ROMANIAN IN THE TOWN OF KOLON, CONSTRUCTION WAS STARTED IN THE TENTH CENTURY. IT IS WORTH TO VISIT THIS TEMPLE BEING A COLOGNE. (Original) KOŚCIÓŁ ŚWIĘTEGO ANDRZEJA POŁOŻONY JEST NA TERENIE HISTORYCZNEGO STARTEGO MIASTA NIEOPODAL KATEDRY NAJWYŻSZEGO KOŚCIOŁA KATOLICKIEGO NA ŚWIECIE. KOŚCIÓŁ TEN JEST JEDNYM Z DWUNASTU ROMAŃSKICH W MIEJSCOWOŚCI KOLONIA , ROZPOCZĘTO BUDOWĘ W DZIESIĄTYM WIEKU . BĘDĄC W KOLONI WARTO OBEJRZEĆ TAKŻE TĄ ŚWIĄTYNIĘ .

  • 3/5 Manfred O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Attended Holy Mass. Church but very cold. Two beautiful cribs. Rosary prayed beforehand and the angel of the Lord. (Original) Hl. Messe besucht. Kirche aber sehr kalt. Zwei schöne Krippen. Rosenkranz vorher gebetet und den Engel des Herrn.

  • 4/5 Stephan B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An important place in the history of the Catholic Church in Cologne. The redesigned windows are quite different. There is a small "treasury", which costs 2 € admission. Visiting only makes sense if someone explains the story to St. Andrew. (Original) In der Geschichte der katholischen Kirche in Köln ein wichtiger Ort. Die neugestalteten Fenster sind mal ganz anders. Es gibt eine kleine "Schatzkammer", die 2€ Eintritt kostet. Der Besucht macht nur Sinn, wenn jemand die Story zu St. Andreas erklärt.

  • 5/5 Eugen S. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic church with an amazing crypt.

  • 3/5 Nico M. 3 years ago on Google
    Leider bin ich nicht hinein gekommen, ist aber auch von draußen toll!Wunderschöne Fenster und die Architektur ist einfach ?

  • 5/5 Jevgenijs Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive

  • 4/5 Erkan S. 1 year ago on Google
    The hymns İ hear are always lovely.

  • 4/5 Maryam 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Ramon P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Denys O. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice architecture

  • 5/5 Alexandra C. 4 years ago on Google
    5 stars

  • 4/5 Ernest B. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting

  • 5/5 peter a. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit

  • 5/5 Mateusz D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place you have to see it to believe what people can do wonders what architecture .... beautiful place until one sees in every inch of this building dedication enthusiasm and attention to every detail. Beautiful view from the tower ... Especially when the weather is good .... If you subtract smog it would be wonderful at all .... I greet tourists in Asia and those who sell also from Asia you can see that they are not producing enough they went a little further and promote them in europe only a little poor knowledge of some souvenirs with respect to their origin and meaning ...... (Original) Świetne miejsce trzeba je zobaczyć żeby uwierzyć co ludzie potrafią zrobić jakie cuda architektury.... Piękne miejsce aż człowiek widzi w każdym centymetrze tej budowli poświęcenie zapał i dbałość o każdy szczegół. Piękny widok z wieży... W szczególności gdy pogoda dopisuje.... Jakby jeszcze odjąć smog to by było juz w ogóle cudownie.... Pozdrawiam turystów w Azji i tych co sprzedają też z Azji widać oni nie dość ze je produkują to poszli troche dalej i promują je w europie tylko troszkę słaba wiedza na temat niektórych pamiątek względem ich pochodzenia oraz znaczenia......

  • 5/5 Lucyna p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Finally I was able to enter! Third approach ... (Original) Wreszcie udało mi się wejść! Trzecie podejście...

  • 4/5 Anja P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very impressive building! Unfortunately, here too many construction measures and therefore shielded and packed .... (Original) Sehr imposantes Bauwerk !! Leider auch hier viele Baumaßnahmen und daher abgeschirmt und eingepackt ....

  • 5/5 Schwan Level 1. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to look at (Original) Sehr schön anzuschauen

  • 5/5 Christian Wagner M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super historic Roman cellar for inner peace! (Original) Super Historischer Römerkeller für die innere Ruhe !!!

  • 4/5 K. G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Particularly important for me: in the crypt of St. Andreas there is the sarcophagus with the mortal remains remains of the great philosopher and early scientist Albertus Magnus (Original) Für mich besonders wichtig: in der Krypta von St. Andreas steht der Sarkophag mit den sterblichen Über- resten des großen Philosophen und frühen Naturwissenschaftlers Albertus Magnus

  • 3/5 Guus S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) With its entrance in the shopping street, this restaurant on the first floor is somewhat hidden. Jw can eat reasonable food for a reasonable price. Kind of station restaurant. (Original) Met zijn ingang in de winkelstraat is dit op de eerstw etage gelegen restaurant toch ietwat verborgen. Jw kunt er redelijk eten voor wen redelijke prijs. Soort van stationsrestaurant.

  • 5/5 Alexander W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very inspiring church, in the immediate vicinity of the cathedral is definitely worth a visit. Particularly noteworthy is the loving care of the church by the Dominican brothers! (Original) Sehr inspirierende Kirche, direkt in Dom Nähe ist auf jeden Fall ein Besuch wert. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die liebevolle Betreuung der Kirche durch die Dominikaner Brüder!

  • 5/5 bernd b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Sehr gut

  • 5/5 Judy L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Although it is not as magnificent as Cologne Cathedral, it is more peaceful. (Original) 這裡雖然沒有科隆大教堂雄偉,但反而更能體會平和的氛圍

  • 5/5 y i. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are many buses for tour customers who are stopping at the cathedral in front of the church, so I turned around to find the entrance. The stained glass and the altar are very beautiful, and there are many chairs so you can sit down and relax. We could go underground, but it was a bit scary. (Original) 教会の前に大聖堂に寄っているツアー客のバスがたくさん停まっているので、入口を探す為にグルッと回ってしまいました。ステンドグラスも祭壇もとてもキレイで、椅子もたくさんあるので座って眺めてのんびり出来ます。地下にも行けますが、少し怖かったです。

  • 5/5 TemizDeniz K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very good functioning temple with amazingly pleasant energy, which, among other things, offers high-level cultural activities on an ongoing basis. (Original) Дуже гарний діючий храм із вражаюче приємною енергетикою, котрий, окрім всього, пропонує постійно культурні заходи високого рівня.

  • 5/5 Rolf H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr schön

  • 4/5 Sean M. 4 years ago on Google
    Impressive old church

  • 5/5 Guy V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good beautiful (Original) Zeer goed mooi

  • 5/5 Frank M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) St. ANDREAS gives you a piece of heaven where people stand together! (Original) St. ANDREAS gibt Dir ein Stück Himmel, wo Menschen zusammenstehen!

  • 5/5 חנה �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Stunning there (Original) מהמם שםם

  • 5/5 Christine R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A small, beautiful church. It is worth going there on a cloudless day in the afternoon, as soon as the sun is lower. The colorful windows are then illuminated and there is a fantastic play of lights. (Original) Eine kleine, schöne Kirche. Es lohnt sich an einem wolkenlosen Tag Richtung Nachmittag dort hin zu gehen, sobald die Sonne etwas tiefer stehen. Die bunten Fenster werden dann angestrahlt und es gibt ein fantastisches Lichterspiel.

  • 4/5 aurora r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They were playing the organ and the music was transporting you to another era! (Original) Estaban tocando el órgano y la música te transportaba a otra época!

  • 5/5 Bea J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect for wedding (Original) Perfekt für Hochzeit

  • 5/5 Kazım �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The structure is perfect .. (Original) Yapı olarak mükemmel..

  • 5/5 Rasha A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place for tourism (Original) مكان جميل للسياحة

  • 5/5 Michael K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great addition to the visit to the huge, breathtaking Cologne Cathedral. The beautiful Dominican church brings calm and contemplation, especially when light shines through the great windows. (Original) Tolle Ergänzung zum Besuch des riesigen, atemraubenden Kölner Doms. Die schöne Dominikanerkirche bringt Ruhe und Besinnlichkeit, vorzugsweise wenn Licht durch die großartigen Fenster scheint.

  • 5/5 Sören B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An impressive church that is often forgotten "in the shadow" of the cathedral. Must see. (Original) Eine beeindruckenden Kirche, die "im Schatten" des Doms oft vergessen wird. Unbedingt ansehen.

  • 5/5 Roman M. 4 years ago on Google
    Architecture is not the same as you can find in pretty much every city. Has something special that captures you attention.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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