Cologne Cathedral Cologne, Germany

The Cologne Cathedral, is a stunning Gothic masterpiece located in #Cologne, #Germany. Its construction began in 1248 and wasn’t completed until 1880, spanning over six centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its intricate Gothic architecture, including pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. The cathedral’s two massive spires dominate the Cologne skyline, making it one of the most iconic landmarks in Europe. 🎥: ilo.ln Via @architectanddesign | Exploring Planet

The mesmerising Cologne Cathedral ❤️...... A beautiful Gothic architecture and World Heritage Site. It’s Germany’s most visited landmark, attracting an average of 20,000 people a day.......At 157 m, the cathedral is the tallest twin-spired church in the world, the second tallest church in Europe after Ulm Minster, and the third tallest church of any kind in the world.......It is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe and has the second-tallest spires. The towers for its two huge spires giv

UNESCO World Heritage: Cologne Cathedral

The Cologne Cathedral stands as Northern Europe’s grandest Gothic church, boasting the world’s most expansive church façade thanks to its two towering spires. Work on the Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248, only to stall around 1560 and remain incomplete. Remarkably, it wasn’t until 1880 that the cathedral was finished according to its initial Medieval blueprint, marking over six centuries of construction. (Video courtesy of ilo.ln) | History In Pictures