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Klingelpützpark

A park with a unique historical background

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Klingelpützpark, covering about 2 hectares, is located in Cologne's northern old town. Created between 1969 and 1971 on the site of the former Klingelpütz prison, it represents a distinctive example of urban landscape design.

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The park was developed on the site of a former prison.

Guided Story

Standing here, you're on the grounds where the Klingelpütz prison used to be. Now, it's the Klingelpützpark, a 2-hectare landscape created between 1969 and 1971. The park is a classic example of urban landscape design from that era. If you look to the west, you'll find the Gereonsmühle. To the east, the spires of St. Ursula church come into view. This unique blend of history and nature offers a special charm in the heart of Cologne's old town.