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By the cathedral

6 places in Cologne

Brauhaus Früh am Dom

A traditional brewpub right opposite the cathedral – Cologne hospitality since 1904, a medieval vaulted cellar and a lounge with cathedral views.

Gaffel am Dom

A large brewpub on the station square opposite the cathedral – Gaffel Kölsch, Cologne cuisine and a legendary Friday singalong concert.

Cologne Philharmonic Hall

A renowned concert hall beneath the Museum Ludwig by the Rhine – one of Germany's most important stages for classical music and jazz.

Musical Dome

A striking blue musical tent on Breslauer Platz near the cathedral – a fixed stage for major musical productions and shows.

Roncalliplatz

The square on the cathedral's south side – setting of the Cathedral Christmas Market and a meeting point right by the Domplatte and Roman-Germanic Museum.

Pigeon Fountain

An abstract fountain sculpture by Ewald Mataré on the Domplatte – Cologne's first new fountain after the war, made for the ‘cathedral pigeons'.