# Minoritenkirche

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Minoritenkirche, also known as the Church of the Immaculate Conception, is a Catholic church in Cologne shaped by Franciscan architecture. Its Gothic form remains restrained and simple throughout. Franciscan builders began the church in the thirteenth century, completing the early Gothic choir before expanding the nave. A small ridge turret replaces a grand bell tower.

Inside, tombs honour medieval theologian John Duns Scotus and priest and social reformer Adolph Kolping. Both figures were beatified by Pope John Paul II. The west doors carry their images, created by the artist Paul Nagel. A late Gothic winged altar came from Alfeld. Its sculpted and painted scenes depict the lives of the Virgin Mary and Saint Nicholas. A modern organ combines mechanical and electrical controls. The ridge turret holds bells cast in Münster by Feldmann & Marschel for the church.

War damage gave way to rebuilding and restoration. The Franciscan order and Kolpingwerk use Minoritenkirche for religious and social work, while pilgrims visit its tombs and altar. The church is wheelchair accessible to visitors inside.

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## Photos

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- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Minoritenkirche_683430c1f44f54dc86977cc6_1.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Minoritenkirche_Köln_im_Frühling_\(1892-94\).jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Minoritenkirche_683430c1f44f54dc86977cc6_2.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ScotusMinoriten.JPG)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Minoritenkirche_683430c1f44f54dc86977cc6_3.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Retabel_des_Hochaltars,_Minoritenkirche_Köln-9724.jpg)
- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Minoritenkirche_683430c1f44f54dc86977cc6_4.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Adolph_kolping_grab_minoritenkirche_koeln.jpg)

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