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Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, pronounced [ˌkœlnɐ ˈdoːm] ⓘ, officially Hohe Domkirche Sankt Petrus, English: Cathedral Church of Saint Peter) is a cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia belonging to the Catholic Church.
Cologne Cathedral, Roman Catholic cathedral church, located in the city of Cologne, Germany. It is the largest Gothic church in northern Europe and features immense twin towers that stand 515 feet (157 metres) tall.
Jul 15, 2021 · Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is a vast and impressive gothic cathedral which took over six hundred years to complete. Visible from nearly every point in the city, it is the second highest building in Cologne (after the telecommunications tower).
Cologne Cathedral is a High Gothic five-aisled basilica (144.5 m long), with a projecting transept (86.25 m wide) and a tower façade (157.22 m high).
Welcome to Cologne Cathedral! This section contains the rules of admission for Cologne Cathedral, the tower, the Cathedral Treasury, and guided tours. Please note that we reserve the right to change the rules of admission given below at any time depending on the daily incidence rate in the City of Cologne.
The Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, officially Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria) is renowned as a monument of Christianity, of Gothic architecture and of the faith and perseverance of the people of Cologne.
Hidden among Cologne's treasures is Cologne Cathedral - the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe with an intriguing 600-year construction history! This blog post will act as your guide to navigating this UNESCO World Heritage Site, enriching your visit with fascinating facts and must-see highlights.
Jun 10, 2024 · Cologne Cathedral — everyone knows this superlative building: It is 157 m tall and the world’s third largest Gothic-style cathedral with 10,000 square metres of windows and 20,000 visitors daily. Some 300,000 tonnes of stones were used in its construction.
Jun 26, 2019 · The Cathedral of Cologne (or Kölner Dom) is one of Germany's most important architectural monuments and is a must-see attraction and it's free. This Gothic masterpiece, situated in the heart of Cologne, is the fourth tallest cathedral in the world and once boasted the highest church spires ever built (now surpassed by Ulm's Minster ).
Aug 9, 2011 · Germany’s Gothic Masterpiece: Cologne Cathedral. August 9, 2011. • 4 min read. By Rachel Dickinson. On a recent trip to Germany, I decided to pair Women’s World Cup soccer with UNESCO World...
