Top rated Historical landmarks in Köln

Experience the best that Köln has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 28 places from Historical landmark category.

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Sensenmann – Wahrzeichen von Melaten image
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Sensenmann – Wahrzeichen von Melaten
Historical landmark
👍👍 On the one hand scary, on the other hand very impressive. This Grim Reaper has probably become the symbol of Cologne's Melatenfriedhof.
4.90 (38 reviews) (~3.22 km from centre)
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Shrine of the Three Kings
Historical landmark
Elaborate, gilded reliquary in Cologne cathedral said to contain the bones of the biblical magi.
4.80 (253 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Lindenthaler Tierpark
Animal park
Up-close contact with animals from Highland cows to deer & peacocks at this eco-minded parkland zoo.
4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~4.53 km from centre)
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Helios Leuchtturm Ehrenfeld
Historical landmark
👍 The Helios lighthouse is situated in Ehrenfeld, one of the most colourful districts in Cologne. One might wonder why there is a lighhouse so far away from the see. In fact, Ehrenfeld was an independent city in year 1882 when the light bulb and telegraph factory "Helios Inc." was established. The fa...
4.70 (53 reviews) (~3.5 km from centre)
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Hafenkran "Der Alte Herkules"
Historical landmark
👍👍 You have to see the old Hercules. Especially since the little Café Glück is right next to it in the summer 😉
4.70 (44 reviews) (~2.32 km from centre)
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Heumarkt
Historical landmark
Spacious cobblestone plaza lined with cafes & renowned for its annual Christmas market.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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Kreuzblume
Historical landmark
👍👍 Cologne Cathedral A must-see pilgrimage site for tourists The largest Gothic building in Germany The tower is 157 meters high The magnificent church is magnificent The quaint and exquisite statues and paintings inside and outside are amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site
4.60 (219 reviews) (~0.41 km from centre)
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Viadukt
Historical place
👍👍 A nice and beautiful place to pass by while sightseeing around köln. Its near business park. You can enjoy the view and sit around the bridge area.
4.60 (208 reviews) (~1.54 km from centre)
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Farina 1709
Perfume store
Original shop where the first Eau de Cologne was created in 1709, with a small fragrance museum.
4.60 (160 reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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Zwischenwerk IXb
Historical landmark
👍👍 Hidden in the forest, between the highway and the railway line, lies the intermediate factory IXb, which was built in 1877-79 as one of 17 large intermediate factories (23 in total) in the outer Prussian fortress belt. The fortress was used to set up four artillery pieces and offered space for 150-1...
4.60 (45 reviews) (~5.14 km from centre)
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Fort X
Fortress
Ancient remains of a stone fortress featuring a landscaped rose garden & kids' play areas.
4.50 (888 reviews) (~2.18 km from centre)
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Severinstorburg
Historical landmark
12th-century city gatehouse with 3 rooms for wedding receptions, parties & corporate events.
4.50 (858 reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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Ulrepforte
Historical landmark
13th-century stone watchtower & gate in the former city walls, open for guided tours.
4.50 (531 reviews) (~1.64 km from centre)
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Bismarcksäule
Historical landmark
👍👍 Ich bin mit meiner Tochter an einen interessanten alten Turm vorbei gefahren. Hallo, was ist das denn, habe ich dann gesagt. Kannst Du mahl anhalten, ich möchte mir das mahl näher ansehen. Das ist der Bismarckturm, sagte meine Tochter. Ich habe mir dann das alte Gebäude näher angesehen. Auf mich wir...
4.50 (120 reviews) (~3.74 km from centre)
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Old St. Alban
Historical landmark
Ruins of an medieval Romanesque church & monuments heavily damaged in World War II.
4.50 (69 reviews) (~0.2 km from centre)
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Fort Paul
Historical landmark
Remains of a Prussian redbrick fortress, dating from 1825, located in the Volksgarten public park.
4.50 (60 reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)
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Jan von Werth-Brunnen, Köln
Historical landmark
👍 Brunnenanlage auf dem alten Markt: In der Geschichte von Jan und Griet weist die junge Griet den um sie werbenden Knecht als schlechte Partie ab. Dieser zieht daraufhin in den Dreißigjährigen Krieg und wird zum erfolgreichen Reiter-General. Bei seiner Rückkehr nach Köln zieht er triumphierend und be...
4.50 (56 reviews) (~0.03 km from centre)
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Ubii Monument
History museum
👍👍 We visited it as part of the Museum Night and were super surprised. Actually, that's why I don't want to upload a photo :) Be sure to come and take a look. The explanations of the historical classification, function and architecture are also well explained. In German and English. So you can also bri...
4.50 (54 reviews) (~0.51 km from centre)
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Jan-Wellem-Denkmal
Historical landmark
👍👍 Beautiful memorial to Jan Wellem!
4.50 (46 reviews) (~3.97 km from centre)
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Eigelstein-Torburg
Historical landmark
Event space for private hire at turreted medieval town gates for concerts, seminars & exhibitions.
4.40 (1.7K reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)
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