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Severinstorburg
Medieval Gate Castle of Cologne's City Wall
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Severinstorburg, also known as Vringspooz, is one of four remaining city gate castles of Cologne's medieval city wall. Built around 1300, it represents an outstanding example of medieval fortification architecture and serves as a landmark of the Severinsviertel district. It stands prominently alongside St. Severin as a key monument of this area.
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In the Middle Ages, Severinstorburg was known as Porta (Sancti) Severini.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1300
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
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Part of These Trails
Monuments of Köln — Walk IIStop 11 of 11
Late Medieval KölnStop 7 of 8
Location
Nearby
St. Severin (An der Basilika St. Severin)
178 m away
Bottmühle
287 m away
COMEDIA Theater
300 m away
Freies Werkstatt Theater
297 m away
Ulrepforte
498 m away
Severins-Brunnen mit Stollwerck-Mädchen
143 m away
Bayenturm
576 m away
Kartäuserkirche
394 m away