St Maria im Kapitol is located in the city center of Cologne. It is a beautiful old building was built in the early Romanesque style and draws its originality and uniqueness. This monumental structure is the largest Romanesque Church in Cologne. Now this temple is not just a cultural attraction, it is there and open for everyone.

In place of the Church of St. Mary of the Capitol in the first century there was a temple dedicated to the Roman gods of the Capitoline triad. From here in the future and went the modern name of the Church. This Church belongs to the Basil, which is made in the form of a Shamrock with a Central nave and the transept.

In the X century in the Basilica thanks to the efforts of the Archbishop of the city was founded a convent. It was named in honour of St. Mary and played a significant role in the spiritual life of Cologne. This Church was second only to the Cathedral. The bells of St. Mary's Church on Capitol centuries signaled and to notify residents of the danger.

Like many other buildings of this Basilica are unable to avoid destruction during the Second world war. The bombings of the building is very badly damaged, but the government decided to complete the restoration of the Church. In 1984 has ended the restoration work, and the Basilica got its original appearance. Moreover, the emphasis was on returning to the construction of the image that she possessed in the XI century. Currently St Maria im Kapitol keeps within its walls a large collection of art of the middle Ages.