Although the episcopal city of Cologne is best known throughout the world for its Gothic-style cathedral from the 13th century (foundation stone laid in 1248, consecrated in 1322) - not only a place of worship and cathedral, but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the older 12th century deserves Large - and even smaller - Romanesque churches also receive attention, including the church "Saint Georg" in Cologne's Georgsviertel.
The “Förderverein Romanische Kirchen Köln e.V.” takes care of researching their history and corresponding publications (here in particular the “Yearbook”), as well as funding for preservation. very committed.

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St. Georg is one of the twelve large Romanesque basilicas in Cologne's old town

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St. Georg belongs to the St. James Way on the left bank of the Rhine. Which leads from Cologne via Bonn to Koblenz.

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