Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Teilstück eines römischen Abwasserkanals
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Segment of a Roman Sewer
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
1. Teilstück eines römischen Abwasserkanals / Segment of a Roman Sewer Marker
Herausgeschnittenes und gehobenes Teilstück eines römischen Hauptsammlers für die Abwässer der Colonia, das sich ursprünglich in 9 m Tiefe unter der Kleinen Budengasse befand.
Der unterirdische Kanal leitete die Abwässer in Richtung Rhein.
Heute ist er vom Prätorium unter dem Rathaus zugänglich.
Segment culled from a Roman main sewer, originally 9 meters beneath the “Kleine Budengasse”.
The underground pipe transported the waste water from the colony to the Rhine. Today, it is accessible from the Praetorium under the City Hall.
Erected by Old Town Citizens’ Association and Association for Promoting a Livable Old Town.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 50° 56.343′ N, 6° 57.496′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is at the intersection of Kleine Budengasse and Unter Goldschmied, on the right when traveling east on Kleine Budengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kleine Budengasse 3, Köln HE 50667, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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: Praetorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfarrkirche St. Laurenz / Parish Church of St. Laurenz (within shouting distance of this marker); Die Heinzelmännchen Fountain (about 120 meters
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
2. Teilstück eines römischen Abwasserkanals / Segment of a Roman Sewer Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
3. Teilstück eines römischen Abwasserkanals / Segment of a Roman Sewer Marker
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 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
