Kolner Rathaus

Kolner Rathaus, Germany

From series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”

Kolner Rathaus is another outstanding architectural monument of the Renaissance style. It is one of the oldest building in the city, the first mentions go up to the 1330 year. Since the building, the historical construction was absolutely ruined and rebuilt, however, some original elements were saved. During the Second World War the building was seriously destroyed, only in the 1950s, it was reconstructed from the old sketches.

Kolner Rathaus, Germany
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Kolner Rathaus, Germany The main element of the architectural complex is the 61 meters tower, that was built in the 15th century. Five stored tower is decorated with outstanding sculptures. There you can see about 120 figures of outstanding historical leaders, holy people and honorary citizens. Nowadays in the building has placed an interesting museum of Roman civilization.

During the reconstruction of the basement there were found ruins of the ancient Roman buildings. Today all rebuilt elements of the historical buildings are open for everyone. Another peculiarity of the Kolner Rathaus is the musical instrument that makes wonderful melodies with the toll. It has appeared in the town hall in 1958. This construction has 45 bronze bells. A lot of people come to listen to the sound of them.  Next - Auckland Art Gallery

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ATM bankomat: 'Euronet' located in 0.06 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Köln Funk Mietwagen' is located in 0.19 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Benzinkut' in 0.09 km
Supermarket: 'Sünner Brauerei Kalker Hauptstraße' in 0.09 km
Parking: 'An Farina' in 0.11 km
Apotheek: 'Augustiner Apotheke' in 0.19 km
Police station: 'Bundespolizei' in 0.52 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Mimi`s Pizza- Köln' in 0.04 km
Railway station: 'Cologne Central Station' in 0.58 km

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