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Rathaus (Spanischer Bau)

Address: 1 Rathausplatz
Hours: Open now · closes 6 pm
Weekly hours
Mon 8 am–4 pm
Tue 8 am–6 pm
Wed 8 am–4 pm
Thu 8 am–4 pm
Fri 8 am–noon
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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Mutter Colonia
EatEuropean restaurant
Consilium
Rathausplatz 1
Open now · closes 10 pmWi-Fi · Limited wheelchair access · Vegetarian options
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Praetorium
The Praetorium served as the administrative headquarters of the Roman governor in Cologne, then the capital of the province of Germania Inferior. As one of the most significant Roman palaces along the Rhine, it functioned as the political and administrative center of the region for centuries. Today, visitors can explore the excavated foundations of this multi-phase structure, with the 4th-century monumental palace remains being the most prominent. The site reveals a sophisticated layout, including a central octagonal room, flanking halls, and a riverside porticus, alongside impressive archaeological finds such as remnants of marble wall cladding, mosaics, and large-scale sculptures.
It is closed due to construction work, expected to open by the end of 2028
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Puls Restaurant & Bar
2 Bürgerstraße
Closed · opens 5:30 pmOutdoor seating · Vegan options