Cologne Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBCologne 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. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne.
Cologne Cathedral | History, Artworks, & Facts | Britannica
WEBApr 11, 2024 · 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. The cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Cologne Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBApart from its exceptional intrinsic value and the artistic masterpieces it contains, Cologne Cathedral bears witness to the strength and endurance of European Christianity. No other Cathedral is so perfectly conceived, so uniformly and …
Your visit to Cologne Cathedral | Kölner Dom
WEBDear visitors to Cologne Cathedral, We are happy to welcome you to the Cathedral St. Peter at Cologne. This cathedral was built to the glory of God and is to this day, above all, a house of prayer and worship. The cathedral protects the precious relics of the Three Kings.
Cologne Cathedral - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Despite having been bombed during World War Two raids, Cologne Cathedral has survived and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, revered for being a remarkable example of a gothic cathedral. Visitors can also enter its treasury for more religious relics or climb its tower for great views of Cologne.
Guide to the Cologne Cathedral in Germany - TripSavvy
WEBUpdated on 06/26/19. Christopher Larson / TripSavvy. 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 ...
Cologne Cathedral | Cologne Tourist Board
WEBCologne 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.
Cologne Cathedral Guide (Opening Hours, Tickets, Facts, History)
WEBCologne Cathedral Guide (Opening Hours, Tickets, Facts, History) Updated on September 7, 2023. Hidden among Cologne's treasures is Cologne Cathedral - the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe with an intriguing 600-year construction history!
Cologne Cathedral - Wikiwand
WEBCologne Cathedral is a cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia belonging to the Catholic Church. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Cologne and of the administration of the Archdiocese of Cologne. It is a renowned monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.
Cologne Cathedral: construction history | Cologne Tourism
WEBApr 5, 2024 · Cologne Cathedral. Construction history. It was the highest building in the world in 1880, after 632 years of construction. Stand in front of the Cathedral and look up to let the great height affect you.
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