
Neu St. Alban
A modern legacy built from rubble
Did you know?
Materials were sourced from the war-damaged Cologne Opera House.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1958
- Architect
- Hans Schilling
- Architectural Style
- Modernism
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
Evidence and review
- Authorship
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- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
As you stand before Neu St. Alban, take in the striking lines of modern architecture crafted by Hans Schilling. This church, constructed in 1958/1959, serves as a remarkable example of using rubble bricks from the wartime-damaged Cologne Opera House. If you look closely, you might spot some interior elements preserved from the historic Alt St. Alban Church. As you turn, notice the serene presence of the Stadtgarten to the south, providing a green backdrop to the church's structured facade. This Roman Catholic parish church is not only a place of worship but also a registered architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, holding the city's history within its walls.
Part of These Trails
Location
Nearby

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Stadtgarten (West 2)

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