Excavations of the Praetorium

If you are interested in the history of Cologne, then go to the Pretorium, where you can get acquainted with the life of the inhabitants of the Colony and see luxury goods, the ruins of the palace of the governor of Rome are waiting for you there.

Roman Pretorium

Traces of the Romans' stay in Cologne can be seen under the town hall building, where the ruins of the palace of the Roman governor (Latin Praetorium, German Prätorium - römischer Statthalterpalast), dating back to the I-IV centuries, were discovered. n e. This is the most significant Roman building on the Rhine.

Here you will see other exhibits dating back to Roman times. The Roman sewer system (Römischer Abwasserkanal), along which you can go and marvel at the skill of ancient engineers, is perfectly preserved.

The model of the ancient praetorium in the museum

Remains of the foundation of the palace of the Roman governor

Walls Remembering the Roman Era

Museum exhibit

Ancient artifact

Museum Hours

VT-Sun 10: 00-17: 00;
Mon - day off.

Ticket price - € 3,50.

How to get there

Take the metro to Dom / Hbf station.

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