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Attraction · Cologne · Updated on 1 November 2026.

St. Gereon's Basilica in Cologne

St. Gereon's Basilica is an attraction in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. This place has a story in the app. 28 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 210 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

St. Gereon's Basilica in Cologne
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Story · St. Gereon's Basilica

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You're standing at St. Gereon's, the oldest church in Cologne. It sits slightly above its surroundings, on a low hill. The two streets crossing here still follow the line of ancient Roman roads. Start with the most striking part: the big ten-sided building with its dome. It got its current shape between 1219 and 1227, but there's something far older hidden inside.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Wheelchair
Partly accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

St. Gereon's Basilica in Cologne
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Facilities near St. Gereon's Basilica

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 28 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Is St. Gereon's Basilica wheelchair accessible?

Partly: according to OpenStreetMap it is only partly wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 210 m.

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