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St. Maria im Kapitol
CultureVisit: ~45 minFree
Romanesque church from the 11th century built on the site where the Romans built a temple to the Capitol, hence its name. It is one of the twelve great Romanesque churches of Cologne. Its best-known feature is the trefoil-plan apse, with three semicircular arms. It was badly damaged in the war and rebuilt afterwards.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at St. Maria im Kapitol: 2 missions
- Go in and walk through the Romanesque naveGo into the church and walk along the nave. Notice the sobriety of the walls and the light.
- Look at the cloverleaf-shaped apseWalk around the church to the eastern end and look at the clover shape. Compare it with the main nave.
Near St. Maria im Kapitol
Wallraf-Richartz Museum309 m awaySt. Maria in Lyskirchen339 m awayChocolate Museum486 m awayGroß St. Martin486 m awayMuseum Schnütgen507 m awayKolumba511 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit St. Maria im Kapitol?
Visiting St. Maria im Kapitol is free.
How much time do you need for St. Maria im Kapitol?
Allow about 45 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia