Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne, Germany
A massive Gothic cathedral beside the main station, one of Germany's most visited sights.
Museum · Germany · North Rhine-Westphalia
Museum Ludwig
A modern art museum beside the cathedral, with a large Pop Art collection.
Paid entry about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Museum Ludwig matters
Museum Ludwig sits right beside the cathedral and holds a major collection of twentieth-century art, including Pop Art and Picasso. It is a good contrast to the Gothic stones outside, and an easy rainy-day choice.
Talking points
- It is next to the cathedral
- Pop Art and Picasso are highlights
- A good rainy-day option
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Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.