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Uni-Center

A vast 1973 residential high-rise in Sülz – with over 900 flats, one of Europe's largest residential buildings.

The Uni-Center in Cologne-Sülz, at the corner of Luxemburger Straße and Universitätsstraße, is a residential high-rise completed in 1973 and one of the largest residential buildings in Europe.

At a glance

Completed
1973
Location
Sülz, near the university
Size
over 900 flats, several thousand residents
Character
a city within the city

Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24

A city in one building

With its more than 900 flats, shops and eateries, the Uni-Center functions almost like its own quarter. Located near the university, it is a well-known place to live for students and a familiar piece of 1970s everyday Cologne architecture.

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Address

Luxemburger Str. 124
50939 Köln

Hours

So: 00:00–24:00

Contact

0221 4202163

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