Monument421904fe…5b51Place of Remembrance
Schmitz-Säule
Stone sculpture from 1965 in Cologne's Old Town
Counts toward these achievements:
Köln: First Steps10 pts
Köln: Explorer25 pts
Köln: Insider50 pts
The Schmitz-Säule is a stone sculpture built in 1965. It stands west of the historic Groß St. Martin church in a square bordered by Lintgasse and Brigittengäßchen. This memorial is an integral part of Cologne's Old Town.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1965
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Guided Story
You're standing before the Schmitz-Säule, a stone sculpture from 1965. This memorial is located in Cologne's Old Town. Just to the east, you'll see the historic Groß St. Martin church, with Lintgasse and Brigittengäßchen framing the square. This site is a part of the city's cultural memory, linking past and present. Take a moment to feel the history surrounding you in this space.
