St. Maria im Kapitol
4 expert reviews
“Built in the 11th and 12th centuries on the site of a Roman temple, St. Maria is best known for its two beautifully carved 16-foot-high doors and its enormous crypt, the second-largest in Germany. ”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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"The striking clover-leaf choir is an architectural feature pioneered at this 11th-century Romanesque church, where major treasures include a carved door and a spectacularly ornate Renaissance rood screen."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This building stands on the foundations of a Roman temple and is typical of late Ottonian architecture."
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Also don't miss the Romanesque wooden doors.
Afar Magazine
"It is the largest of the famous "ring of churches"--destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in the decades since-- that has shaped Cologne's cityscape since the 12th century. "
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