Gurzenich is one of the most famous halls of the city of Cologne, where periodically performed organ concerts. The building was built in the XV century and got its name thanks to its owners, the noble family Gurzenich. This house has become a popular public building in the middle ages.

The building itself cannot be called majestic, its appearance may not attract special attention. But what fills it, and that classical music concerts, attracts large number of visitors and connoisseurs of musical art.

Gurzenich was lined with rough stone of dark color, the framing of the roof is more reminiscent of a fortress wall, supplemented by the teeth. At the corners of the house are small turrets.

Originally this house was the place where it is constantly held a variety of entertaining events, as well as serious political and diplomatic meetings. Dramatic changes expected Gurzenich in 1857, during this period it was rebuilt. He made a large and beautiful concert hall, but the name remained the same. Now the house has become a place to attract all lovers of classical music. Since the mid-nineteenth century it formed the orchestra, which took the name of the structure.

If at the beginning of its existence Gurzenich could delight you with its magnificent interior, after the 1943 bombing and related from him, not a trace remained. During the war the building was completely destroyed and, unfortunately, it never managed to fully restore it. For this reason, it is difficult to find in Gurzenich public Gothic building of the middle Ages. Currently the building looks very unusual, which contributed to a small additional outbuilding made of glass and metal.