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Basilica of St. Andrew and Tomb of St. Albert the Great

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

BasilicaSaint TombDominicanSt. Albert the GreatWhere Saints Rest collectionwhere-saints-rest collectionCatholicCatholic pilgrimage destination

Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes Basilica of St. Andrew and Tomb of St. Albert the Great a place of pilgrimage

The Romanesque basilica preserving the tomb of Dominican theologian and Doctor of the Church St. Albert the Great.

Primary sacred connectionSt. Albert the GreatTomb
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

The sacred connection

People and objects remembered here

These relationships are part of the destination record, with feast days and catalog qualifications shown where available.

SaintSt. Albert the Great

Tomb

Feast: November 15
Sacred objectTomb of St. Albert the Great

Tomb and bodily remains · Ecclesiastically documented

Crypt access may follow separate hours.

What to notice

Look closely at the place and its story

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Pilgrimage focus

The Romanesque basilica preserving the tomb of Dominican theologian and Doctor of the Church St. Albert the Great.

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Plan before arrival

Check the official custodian for current worship, opening, and access information.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. Albert the GreatConnected to this place through Tomb.

How to read this page

Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.