KolnTriangle
North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany
What is hidden behind it and what wonderful views our guests can enjoy here - our tour guide will be happy to tell you ...
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the KolnTriangle, a striking glass tower that stands as a symbol of modern Cologne on the right bank of the Rhine River. Reaching a height of 103 meters, this skyscraper is more than just an office building; it is a…
Listen in the app2The UNESCO Compromise — Height and Heritage
The story of the KolnTriangle's construction is a fascinating study in the conflict between urban development and heritage preservation. When the plans for the tower were first proposed, they sparked a significant debate with…
Listen in the app3The Ascent — 103 Meters in Seconds
To reach the top of the KolnTriangle, visitors use a high-speed elevator that whisk them up to the 29th floor in a matter of seconds. The transition is swift, leaving the bustle of the Deutz streets behind for the serene heights…
Listen in the app4The Cathedral View — A Gothic Masterpiece from Above
The primary reason people flock to the KolnTriangle is for the unobstructed view of the Cologne Cathedral. From this height, the cathedral is revealed in all its Gothic glory. …
Listen in the app5The Rhine and its Bridges — Connecting the City
From the KolnTriangle, the Rhine River serves as a majestic blue ribbon that bisects the panorama. Looking down, you can see the Hohenzollern Bridge, the city's most important rail and pedestrian link. …
Listen in the app6The Colonius — A Sentinel on the Horizon
Scanning the horizon to the west, beyond the cathedral, you will see the Colonius, Cologne's telecommunications tower. Standing at 266 meters, it is the tallest structure in the city and a landmark of 1980s engineering. …
Listen in the app7The Deutz District — Modernity on the Right Bank
Looking directly below you on the right bank of the Rhine, you see the district of Deutz. Traditionally the industrial and railway heart of the city, Deutz has undergone a massive transformation in recent years. …
Listen in the app8Evening Transformation — The City of Lights
As evening approaches, the experience atop the KolnTriangle undergoes a magical transformation. As the sun dips below the horizon in the west, the city begins to glow. …
Listen in the app9Final Reflections — A Triangle in Time
As we conclude our visit to the KolnTriangle, we leave with a new understanding of Cologne's vertical narrative. This glass tower, though a relatively recent addition to the skyline, has become an indispensable part of the city's…
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What is KolnTriangle?
KolnTriangle is a place in North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | North Rhine-Westphalia · Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 50.9404, 6.9718 |
| Last updated |
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