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Cologne Cathedral
Gothic Splendor in Cologne's Heart
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Standing 157.22 meters tall, Cologne Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic-style cathedrals and the second tallest religious building in Germany. Founded in 1248 and designed by architect Andreas von Everdingen, it's the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cologne. As a World Heritage Site, it attracts around five million visitors annually.
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Cologne Cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1248
- Architect
- Andreas von Everdingen
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 157 m
- Annual Visitors
- 5,000,000
- Heritage Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Opening Date
- October 15, 1880
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- koelner-dom.de
- Phone
- +49 221 17940555
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- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
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- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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