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The Spanish Building: A journey through history, art and architecture

Cologne's Historic City Hall

Welcome to the Spanish Building! Find out more about this important building, which was destroyed during the Second World War but rebuilt in the 1950s. Originally known as the "New City Hall", it was later given the name "Spanish Building" due to its historical significance.
The Spanish Building once served as a meeting place for the Spanish League during the Thirty Years' War and later housed courts and city council offices. Following extensive refurbishment from 2001 to 2003, the building now presents itself in all its historical splendour.
Immerse yourself in the art and architecture of the Spanish Building, admire the brick façade, the Europa mosaic by Jürgen Hans Grümmer and the stained glass by Georg Meistermann. Discover the unique figure-eight shape of the ground plan and the symbolic elements such as the bundle of ears by sculptor Günther Lossow.
Explore the history, art and architecture that make the Spanish Building a fascinating part of Cologne's heritage on this guided tour.

Book an informative and entertaining guided tour today and discover the Spanish Building!

Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that the event will take place, as the non-public rooms in the Spanish Building may be used for other purposes at short notice.

Duration: 60 minutes | Group size: max. 25
Price all-inclusive: € 75 | reduced € 50 | school classes: € 40 | weekends/public holidays: plus € 10 | foreign language: plus € 10 | several groups in parallel: 2 possible