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Gürzenich dance hall

The Gürzenich is a municipal concert and event hall, best known for its late Gothic façade completed in 1447. It was built as a venue for public festivities. It retains its historic architectural character while functioning as a modern facility for congresses, concerts, and social events. It serves as a representative example of 15th-century civic architecture in Cologne

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Address: Martinstraße 29-37
Getting there: Subway/Tram stop "Heumarkt"
Website: koelncongress.de (opens in a new tab)

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