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Köln, North Rhine-Wetphalia, Germany — Central Europe
 

Artothek

Raum Für junge Kunst/ Room for Young Artists

 
 
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 15, 2024
1. Artothek Marker
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The artothek is located in this late Gothic town house from the 15th century, the Haus Saaleck. It offers the opportunity to borrow works of art, provides information and shows exhibitions by Cologne artists and international guests.

In diesem spätgotischen Bürgerhaus aus dem 15. Jahrhundert, dem Haus Saaleck, befindet sich die artothek. Sie bietet die Möglichkeit, Kunstwerke auszuleihen, vermittelt Informationen und zeigt Ausstellungen Kölner Künstler und internationaler Gäste.
 
Erected by Stadt Köln.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
 
Location. 50° 56.403′ N, 6° 57.555′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Wetphalia). It is on Am Hof west of Unter Taschermacher, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Hof 50, Köln 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: Strassen (within shouting distance of this marker); Köln (within shouting distance of this marker); Rom (within shouting distance of this marker); Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Heinzelmännchen Fountain
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(about 120 meters away); Brauhaus Früh am Dom / The 'Frueh at the Cathedral' Brewery (about 150 meters away); Pfarrkirche St. Laurenz / Parish Church of St. Laurenz (about 180 meters away); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.
 
Artothek Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 15, 2024
2. Artothek Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
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