Best places: Religions in Köln, Germany

Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.

Medieval Catholic church in the Romanesque style that's noted for its large, 10-sided dome.

Massive Romanesque church with a landmark tower built on top of Roman temple ruins.

Elaborate, gilded reliquary in Cologne cathedral said to contain the bones of the biblical magi.

Established in 1902, this tall, stately place of worship is the second-largest church in Cologne.

Expansive, airy Romanesque church featuring 11th-century artwork, including ornate wooden doors.

👍 The only surviving synagogue in Cologne, originally inaugurated in 1899 and then reconstructed and reopened in 1959. Unfortunately it was closed when I visited. The nearest U-bahn station is Zülpicher Platz.

Romanesque church with a shrine made of bones from the ancient cemetery ruins on which it was built.

This grand Romanesque church dedicated to the 12 apostles features 3 organs & occasional concerts.

👍👍 Very nice church. The bas-reliefs on the gate do not leave indifferent. I expected that the interior decoration will be in the style of bas-reliefs, but everything turned out to be very beautiful, modern and sincere

Venerable Romanesque church housing historic tombs, sculptures & shrines & offering guided tours.

👍👍 Striking simple interior, very calm feel. Went to see Barlach's angel. The angel is wonderful, both in its design and history. Nice little souvenir shop.

Catholic church dating to the 10th century, built in Romanesque style with Gothic furnishings.

Ancient Catholic church with Romanesque architecture & some features dating from the 10th century.

This Catholic church dating back to the 10th-century has dramatic archways & a painted ceiling.

👍👍 Große evangelische Kirche in Basilikaform, initiiert von Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm IV., da auch das Rheinland nach der Vertreibung Napoleons preußisch geworden war. Die Kirche wurde erbaut, weil die 1. ev. Kirche im überwiegend katholischen Köln (Antoniter Kirche) nach Einführung der Religionsfreihe...

👍👍 Beautiful church. When the sun is shining a wonderful light falls on the blue window panes which gives a great atmosphere. The knife was also beautifully made. I didn't understand anything because they spoke in (Italian or Spanish), but it was a great atmosphere. The music that was played there was...

😠 Ich bin seit längerer Zeit einmal wieder in diese äußerlich, wie ich nun sagen muss, schöne neoromanische Kirche gegangen. Innen ist es nunmehr die bizarre Travestie eines katholischen Gotteshauses. Im Vestibül ist eine Kneipe mit Liegestühlen und Regenbogenflagge. In den Seitenschiffen stehen Sofas...

One of Cologne's 12 Romanesque churches, the quaint parish offers services for the hearing-impaired.

👍 Looks from the outside imposanter, as from inside ;-)