St. Cecilia's Church, Cologne
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St. Cecilia's Church (Cäcilienkirche, Colognian pronunciation: [tsɪnˈtsila]) is one of the twelve Romanesque churches in Cologne’s old city, maintained by the Foundation of Romanesque Churches in Cologne. The present building, little changed since its inception, dates from 1130-60.[1] Since 1956, the church has been the home of the Schnütgen Museum for medieval art.[2]
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St. Cecilia's Church | |
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Cäcilienkirche | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Region | Cologne |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Parish church |
Status | Schnütgen Museum (occasionally active church) |
Location | |
State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Architecture | |
Type | Church |
Style | Romanesque |
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