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Begun in 1248 and completed in 1880, Cologne Cathedral is a celebration of the finest aspects of Gothic architecture with intricate detail and elaborate decoration. Its twin towers stand 157m (515ft) above the city, on the left bank of the Rhine, and made the cathedral the tallest structure in the world until the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. The interior is equally impressive, with 14th-century stained glass, a resplendent choir, and a large gold shrine, considered a masterpiece of medieval goldwork. Remarkably the cathedral survived a total of 14 bomb raids during World War II and today visitors can climb the tower for superb views over Cologne and the Rhineland.
Contact Addresses
Kölner Dom, Domforum, Domkloster 3, 50667 Cologne, Germany
Tel: (0221) 9258 4730
Website: www.koelner-dom.de
Tel: (0221) 9258 4730
Website: www.koelner-dom.de
Transportation
Air: Cologne/Bonn Airport. Rail: Train: Cologne Station. Tram: Dom or Hbf (Hauptbahnhof). Road: Car: A1, A3, A4, A57 or A555; signs are marked either ‘Hauptbahnhof’ or ‘Dom’.
Location
Germany, Kolkata (Calcutta)
