Kölner Dom
Majestic Gothic Splendor in Cologne
Did you know?
With 5 million visitors annually, Cologne Cathedral is one of the most visited landmarks in Germany.
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
Guided Story
Look up at those intricate spires of the Cologne Cathedral piercing the sky. Did you know it took almost 600 years to complete this iconic building? Behind you, the Roman-Germanic Museum holds treasures that tell the ancient stories of Cologne. But back to the cathedral—those massive bells you might have heard weigh over 25 tons combined! Imagine the patience and dedication as the construction paused and resumed over centuries, through wars and economic challenges. Today, it's a testament to perseverance and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Let your eyes wander over the countless statues and gargoyles, standing like guardians of the city.
