Theophanoplatz
A small heritage-protected green space in Cologne's Zollstock district, laid out in 1910 by garden architect Fritz Encke and today also serving as a playground.
since 1910
Theophanoplatz is a heritage-protected green space in Cologne's Zollstock district. The small park was created in 1910 during the extension of Theophanostraße as an ornamental garden with a fountain.
At a Glance
- District
- Zollstock
- Created
- 1910
- Design
- Fritz Encke, Cologne's municipal garden director
- Status
- heritage-protected
- Planting
- hedges, perennials and flowers
- Today
- green space with playground
Theophanoplatz is named after Theophano, wife of Emperor Otto II and empress of the Holy Roman Empire.
Things to do here
- Play at the playground in the green space
- Visit the neighbouring fish-rider fountain
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Origins and Design
The design came from garden architect Fritz Encke, who as royal horticultural director and Cologne's municipal garden director shaped many other parks and squares across the city. The area was planted with hedges, perennials and flowers. The square is also home to the fish-rider fountain by Georg Grasegger, built years later and likewise heritage-protected. Play equipment was later added in the centre of the green, turning the square into a playground.
The Name
The square and street are named after Theophano, wife of Otto II and empress of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Address
Theophanopl.
50969 Köln
Hours
So: 00:00–24:00
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