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.
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.
Cologne Cathedral - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WEBCologne 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). The nave is 43.58 m high and the side-aisles 19.80 m.
Your visit to Cologne Cathedral | Kölner Dom
WEBWe 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. By entering the cathedral, you acknowledge the following rules.
Guide to the Cologne Cathedral in Germany - TripSavvy
WEBJun 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 ). …
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 - New World Encyclopedia
WEBCologne Cathedral is one of the world's largest churches, being the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. Even though construction was begun in 1248, it wasn't completed until 1880. For four years, 1880-1884, it was the tallest structure in the world, until the completion of the Washington Monument followed by the Eiffel Tower.
Germany’s Gothic Masterpiece: Cologne Cathedral - National …
WEBAug 9, 2011 · Originally started in 1248 as a great cathedral to house the relics of the Three Magi, construction continued in fits and starts over the next five centuries.
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 | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers
WEBThe Cologne Cathedral is the highest expression of the Gothic Cathedral architectonic form that developed over the 12th and 13th centuries in Europe. Started in 1248, it took over six centuries to complete – which shows the continuity and persistence of the Christian belief in this region. The work was finished in the same uniform Gothic style.
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