Cologne Cathedral
Cologne Cathedral (157.4 m spire height)
Cathedral is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Construction of the present Gothic church began in the 13th century and took, with interruptions, more than 600 years to complete. Cologne has 31 museums, with exhibits ranging from archeological findings to contemporary art. It is possible to climb a spiral staircase to a viewing platform about 98 metres above the ground. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is 144.5 metres long, 86.5 m wide and its towers are approximately 157.4 m tall.
It is the largest Gothic church in Germany; tallest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world; tallest twin tower façade in the world; 3rd highest church tower.
Cologne (German:Köln) is the largest city in the Rhineland region of Germany. It is located 17 miles north of Bonn and 117 miles northwest of Frankfurt.
Timings : Cathedral: Nov-Apr 6 am-7:30 pm; May-Oct: 6 am-10 pm, except during services.
Treasury: daily 10 am-6 pm; closed Good Friday.
Tower: May-Sep 9 am-6 pm; Mar-Apr, Oct 9 am-5 pm; Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec: 9 am-4 pm
Ticket rate : Cathedral - Entry free. Combined tower climb and treasury museum : €5
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