Pfarrkirche St. Laurenz
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Parish Church of St. Laurenz
ST. LAURENZ
vielleicht hervorgegangen aus der Palastkapelle des spätantiken Praetoriums, im 10. Jahrhundert urkundlich erwähnt, im 12. Jahrhundert Bau einer größeren romanischen Kirche, im 15. Jahrhundert spätgotischer Umbau, 1803 Schließung der Kirche und Nutzung als Tabaklager, 1818 Abbruch.
Wertvolle Ausstattungsstücke (Altarbilder von Stefan Lochner, Dieric Bouts, Derick Bagaert u.a. sowie kostbare Glasmalereien) in den Museen von Köin, München, Frankfurt, Brüssel, New York und Cleveland.
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Here stood the parish church of St. Laurenz, which may have been part of the palace chapel of the late antique praetorium. First written mention in the 10th Century; in the 12th Century construction of a larger Romanesque church; late Gothic remodeling in the 15th Century;
1803 closure of the church and use as a tobacco warehouse; 1818 demolition.
Notable decorative pieces including the altar paintings by Stefan Lochner, Dieric Bouts, and Derick Bagaert, amongst others, as well as fine stained glass, are located in the museums of Cologne, Munich, Frankfurt, Brussels, New York and Cleveland.
Erected by Förderverein
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 50° 56.318′ N, 6° 57.479′ E. Marker is in Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Wetphalia), in Köln. It is at the intersection of Laurentplatz and Unter Goldschmied on Laurentplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Unter Goldschmied 9-17, Cologne HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Maria Farina and Eau de Cologne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 120 meters away); Die Heinzelmännchen Fountain
More about this marker. The marker is mounted to the south side of the Senat Hotel.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
