Scenic spot introduction:

Cologne Cathedral in Germany is one of the tallest churches in the world and is famous for its light and elegant architectural style. It is not only a symbol of the city of Cologne, but also a symbol of the unity of Germany's religion, nation and art.

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Cologne Cathedral (German: Kölner Dom, full name Hohe Domkirche St. Peter und Maria, English: Cologne Cathedral) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Cologne, Germany. The cathedral was modeled after the Reims Cathedral and Amiens Cathedral in France. Construction began in the mid-13th century. The project was intermittent until 1880 when it was declared completed by German Emperor Wilhelm I. It took a total of 632 years.
Today, Cologne Cathedral covers an area of 8,000 square meters, with a construction area of about 6,000 square meters. It is 144.55 meters long from east to west and 86.25 meters wide from north to south. The main part is 135 meters high, and the two spires on both sides of the gate are 157 meters high. The building is entirely built of polished stones. The entire project used a total of 400,000 tons of stone, and the total weight of the processed components is 160,000 tons, perfectly combining all medieval Gothic architectural and decorative elements.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Gothic architecture, churches
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: 12-Day European Tour Guide for Four Countries 2017
  • Travel Guide: Germany 7-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Europe > Germany > Cologne

Scenic area map:

3D real scene of scenic spot

Attraction Tickets

Cologne Cathedral Ticket Prices:

The church hall is open to the public free of charge. Treasure House 4€/person.

Scenic area opening hours:

Treasure House : 10:00-18:00

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