Romerturm

Almost 2000 year old tower

Shortly after making Cologne a Roman colony, the Romans began building the new city wall (about four kilometers long, with 19 towers and 9 gates). The "Römerturm" is one of these towers, and it is a w...

C'mon, take a trip

Okay, it's small, not a castle, and it's attached to somewhat modern architecture. But, when in Cologne, why not go see the few remains left from the Roman occupation? I find myself in awe, looking at...

Not worth going out of the way for...

I was on a self-guided tour by bicycle so it was quick and easy to see... Wouldn't have been worth the effort to me had I been on foot.

Beautiful

Römerturm is one of the best Roman remains to be found in Cologne and is a prime example of the influence of the Ronan Empire . There were 19 Roman defensive towers in Cologne which was known as Colon...

Worth a look

Worth a look if you are passing but not sure I would purposely go and look for it, pretty decorations externally.