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St. Georg (Georgsplatz)
Romanesque Grandeur in Cologne's Old Town
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St. Georg is one of Cologne's remarkable Romanesque basilicas, with construction starting in 1059. The church was consecrated in 1067 and is a recognized architectural heritage monument in North Rhine-Westphalia. Its preservation is supported by the Förderverein Romanische Kirchen Köln.
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On the day of its consecration, the church received a relic of St. George's arm.
Quick Facts
- Architect
- Clemens Holzmeister
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Opening Hours
- Mo-Su,PH 08:30-18:00
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
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- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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