Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe

Praetorium

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

1. Praetorium Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Im Jahre 1953 wurde beim Bau des Rathauses das Praetorium des römischen Köln ausgegraben und sichtbar gemacht.

(English Translation)
In 1953, during construction of the town hall, the Praetorium of Roman Cologne was excavated and made visible.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.

Location. 50° 56.346′ N, 6° 57.539′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is at the intersection of Kleine Budengasse and Bürgerstraße, on the right when traveling east on Kleine Budengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kleine Budengasse 11a, 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

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walking distance of this marker: Teilstück eines römischen Abwasserkanals / Segment of a Roman Sewer (within shouting distance of this marker); Pfarrkirche St. Laurenz / Parish Church of St. Laurenz (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Historisches Rathaus / Historical Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Artothek (about 120 meters away); Peters Brauhaus (about 120 meters away); Martinspförtchen / St. Martin’s Little Gateway (about 120 meters away); Strassen (about 120 meters away); Rom (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Köln.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Teilstück des Römischen Abwasserkanals / Section of Roman Sewage System (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

2. Praetorium Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026

3. Praetorium 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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.