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Zülpicher Straße

Bars and pubs in the "Kwartier Latäng" define the stretch between Zülpicher Platz and Südbahnhof on this 2.8-kilometre street in Cologne.

From Zülpicher Platz, the street runs southwest to Gleueler Straße in Sülz. Tram line 9 serves the vast majority of this route.

At a Glance

Type
Street in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
Südstadt district, Innenstadt borough
Length
2.8 km
Cross streets
39
Named after
The town of Zülpich in the Euskirchen district
Highlight
Bars and pubs in the "Kwartier Latäng"

The "Kwartier Latäng" Pub District

The section between Zülpicher Platz and Südbahnhof belongs to the "Kwartier Latäng". Bars and pubs dominate the scene here.

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Origin of the Name

The street was formerly known as "Krieler Weg". On 10 May 1883, it was renamed after Zülpich. The town lies 33 kilometres from Cologne and traces its origins back to an ancient Roman settlement.

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Timeline

  1. 1883
    Street named after the town of Zülpich on 10 May
  2. 1884
    Until then the street was called "Krieler Weg"

Gallery

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