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Which Roman ruins can be seen in Cologne?
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Cologne
The Hohenzollern rail and pedestrian bridge over the Rhine River, Cologne, Germany, with the city's cathedral in the background.
Cologne, historically known as Colonia Claudia Ara Agrippinensium, retains significant evidence of its Roman past. Visitors can explore these remnants at various locations throughout the city:
- Roman and Germanic Museum: This institution houses the famous mosaic floor from a banquet hall of a great Roman villa, which was discovered near the Cologne Cathedral in 1941. The museum also contains a wide array of artifacts from the period of Roman occupation.12
- Praetorium: A large portion of the governor's palace, the Praetorium, remains visible in the basement of the city's restored Gothic Town Hall.1
- City Walls and Gates: You can see a well-preserved 1st-century-ce tower that once formed part of the earliest Roman city wall, as well as the remains of the North Gate.1
- Ubier-Monument: Discovered in the 1960s, this monument dates back to the period when the Ubii tribe occupied the area.1
- Weiden Mausoleum: Located on the outskirts of the city, this Roman mausoleum is another notable site from the era.1