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St. Gereon's Basilica (Gereonshof)
Romanesque Splendor with Ancient Origins
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St. Gereon's Basilica in Cologne's Altstadt-Nord stands out with its unique oval central structure from the 4th century, later transformed into a remarkable decagon. This Romanesque church is a significant example of medieval architecture north of the Alps and is one of the oldest surviving sacred buildings in Germany.
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The original structure is mentioned in a poem by Venantius Fortunatus.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1201
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Partially accessible
- Website
- stgereon.de
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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Location
Nearby
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