Gürzenich

Gyurtsenich - an urban building with an extension of glass, almost nothing like a medieval building. Today, symphonic and organ concerts are held here, they receive eminent guests.

Gürzenich - a reminder of human cruelty

Gürzenich is a building where organ concerts are regularly held today. It was built in the 15th century and named after the owners - the Cologne noble family Gürzenich. Gyurtsenich has become a venue not only for various entertainment events, but also for diplomatic and political meetings.

This went on for centuries until Herzenich underwent a fundamental restructuring in 1857. A large concert hall was made of it, for which the old name was fixed. Periodically, various musical events were held in Gürzenich.

Gürzenich Orchestra

In the 40s of the twentieth century a symphony orchestra was created here, the Gürzenich-Orchester, which adopted the name of the building in which it was located. At that time, everyone admired the decoration of Gyurtsenich, but all this beauty, like the building itself, was destroyed in 1943.

Building architecture

Gyurtsenich could not be completely rebuilt, so its modern appearance does not even closely resemble a Gothic social structure. Now the building is complemented by a small annex of metal and glass, which gives it a very unusual look. The story of Gyurtsenich shows how cruel a person can be. And recalls the loss of the great heritage of their ancestors.

How to get there

Take metro U 1, 7, 9 to Heumarkt Station.

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