⛪ Cologne Cathedral
Gothic masterpiece and pilgrimage site in Cologne, Germany
📌 Fast Facts
- Construction began 1248, completed 1880 after a 407-year interruption
- Twin spires reach 157 metres (515 feet)—the world's tallest twin-spired church
- UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996
- Houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, one of Christendom's most important reliquaries
Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany, and the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. Its construction spanned more than six centuries, interrupted for over 400 years before completion in the 19th century. The cathedral remains a major pilgrimage destination and attracts approximately 20,000 visitors daily, making it one of Germany's most visited monuments ...