European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 27, 1986, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The restorer lower of grow s. Martin is one of the most impressive in co Fogec. Romanesque churches Cologne More than it Cathedral Story and photos by Linda White travel editor mention Cologne Germany and the first thing that comes to mind is its Cathedral. Yet this City has other jewels 12 romanesque churches forming a Garland around its Center. The youngest was consecrated a year before the foundation Stone of the Cathedral was Laid. Devastated in world War ii with Many of their treasures lost they literally have been raised from the ashes. Restoration was completed last year 40 years after the end of the War. The year Long Celebration that ensued promises to be extended indefinitely. The City tourist office suggests a five Day itinerary to visit the churches from St. Andreas to St. Ursula including an additional four romanesque churches in he suburbs and the arc episcopal diocesan museum. Holy Cologne in its medieval flowering had More than 150 religious buildings churches monasteries. The City was the most important North of the Alps an intellectual religious and artistic Center supported by the wealth of its Trade and crafts. While the City fathers were ensuring their mortal safety by constructing the 7-Kilometer-Long Wall around the town the citizens were ensuring their souls by building churches. The 12 romanesque structures were completed within about 100 years beginning in 1150. Most were built on Sites of older churches or reconstructions of existing churches. St. Pantaloon is the oldest consecrated in 980. For the most part the churches have been swallowed up by Urban sprawl. It is difficult to stand Back and get a really Good look at them. The Best views arc Aerial a series of postcards is available inside the churches Are Serene lacking Patina but treasures nonetheless. Here is a Short alphabetical guide for visitors. Is. Andreas Komovic Strasse 4. Presently a Parish Church and dominican monastery it is tucked away in the banking District not far from the Cathedral is. Apostele Neumarkt 30. The striking Diamond shaped spire makes this Church easy to recognize. Its modern Interior has raised some eyebrows. St. Cacilie Camilie Strasse. Unpretentious As it is this Church houses the Schnitgen museum the museum of sacred Art. Bits of frescoes of the legend of St. Cecilia remain. St. Coorg Gcorge splat 17. The Interior is richly decorated and the windows created by Jan Thorn Prikker in 1930 arc notable. Is. Creon  4. The Church constructed As a memorial to martyrs of the last great Christian persecution was once reserved exclusively for the nobility. St. Kunibert  2. The stained Glass windows of 1230 have survived along with some mural paintings in the baptismal Chapel. Is. Maria in Kapilow Marie Platz 19. The Cloverleaf choir is a Model of the Church of the nativity in Bethlehem the crypt is the largest in Germany except for Speyer. It has the Only Cloisters in Cologne. St. Maria lyse Virchon by Skirchen 12. War damage of this Church was Light so a number of treasures have been stripes Magazine in binary 37,1386