City in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe

Antoniterkirche

Photographed by James Hulse

1. Antoniterkirche Marker

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Antoniterkirche
Als Klosterkirche St. Antonius durch den seit 1298 in Köln ansässigen, die Krankenpflege ausübenden Antoniterorden („Sackbrüder“) ab 1350 errichtet. Gotische Basilika mit vier gewölbten Jochen und polygonalen östlichen Chorschlüssen, Strebewerk und Dachreiter. Weihe vermutlich 1384. Ende des 16. Jh. Renaissanceportal an der Südseite. 1802 säkularisiert und danach durch die napoleonische Verwaltung der Evangelischen Gemeinde Köln übergeben. Am 19. Mai 1805 erster evangelischer Gottesdienst. Damals Umbau und Neueinrichtung der gotischen Basilika für die Bedürfnisse der evangelischen Liturgie (Kanzelaltar und Emporen) durch Ferdinand Franz Wallraf. Ab 1862 Restaurierung des Außenbaus im Sinne mittelalterlicher Gotik, 1896 neugotische Einrichtung im Innern. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg starke Schäden, die bis 1952 behoben waren. Architekt des Wiederaufbaus und der Neuausstattung: Georg Eberlein. 1961-64 Neugestaltung des Westabschlusses durch Heinrich Otto Vogel. Ausstattung: Romanischer Taufstein (12. Jh.), Kreuzigungsfenster im Chor (um 1500), in den Seitenschiffen Farbfenster von Alois Plum (1966),

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Skulptur „Der Schwebende“ von Ernst Barlach (1927, Zweitguss 1939, seit 1952 in Köln), Holocaust-Stele von Dieter Boers (1995), Skulptur „Heilige Familie mit Engeln“ von Renate Stendar-Feuerbaum (1976), Bronzeportal „Aussendung der Jünger“ von Ulrich Henn (1964).

Antoniterkirche
Built from 1350 as St. Antonius monastery church by the Antonine order (“sack brothers”) who cared for the sick and had been resident in Cologne since 1298. Gothic basilica with four vaulted bays and polygonal eastern chancel end sections, buttresses and roof turret. Consecration presumably around 1384. End of 16th century, Renaissance entrance at the southern side. 1802, secularised, after which it was handed over to Cologne’s Evangelical Community by the Napoleonic administration. 19th May 1805, first evangelical church service. At that time, the Gothic basilica was rebuilt and refurnished to meet the needs of the evangelical liturgy (pulpit altar and galleries) by Ferdinand Franz Wallraf. From 1862, restoration of the exterior building in medieval Gothic; 1896, neo-Gothic fittings in the interior. Severe damage during the Second World War which was

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

2. Antoniterkirche Marker

repaired by 1952. Architect for rebuilding and new fittings: Georg Eberlein. 1961-64, new design of the western termination by Heinrich Otto Vogel. Fittings: Romanesque font (12th century), crucifixion window in the chancel (around 1500), stained glass windows in the side naves by Alois Plum (1966); “Der Schwebende” (“Floating Angel”) sculpture by Ernst Barlach (1927, second cast 1939; since 1952, in Cologne); Holocaust stele by Dieter Boers (1995); “Heilige Familie mit Engeln” (“Holy Family with Angels”) sculpture by Renate Stendar-Feuerbaum (1976); bronze entrance, “Aussendung der Jünger” (“Sending forth of the Followers”) by Ulrich Henn (1964).

Erected by Lions Club Köln-Colonia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 19, 1805.

Location. 50° 56.179′ N, 6° 57.177′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is in City. It is on Schildergasse 0.1 kilometers east of Antonsgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Schildergasse 57, Köln HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

Photographed by James Hulse

3. Antoniterkirche Marker

this marker is in the German Rhineland.

Globally, 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,

the Holy Roman Empire,

the Hanseatic League,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mathilde Joseph (a few steps from this marker); At This Location (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fygen Lutzenkirchen (about 180 meters away); St. Cäcilien / Museum Schnütgen (about 180 meters away); Dr. Alfred L. Tietz (about 180 meters away); Lina Wolf (about 240 meters away); St. Peter (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Margarete Pins (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.

Antoniterkirche image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

4. Antoniterkirche

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.