Home > Travel > Europe > Germany > Cologne > Cologne Attractions > C Cologne Attractions > Cologne Cathedral (Dom), Cologne
User rating 2 Reviews

Community Quote

I will refer throughout to the subject of this review as Cologne Cathedral, that being the familiar English term for it. If you wish to carry out further research you will also need to know the... more

Similar Offers

for Cologne Cathedral (Dom), Cologne

User Reviews

for Cologne Cathedral (Dom), Cologne
  • 137 of 137 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    Picture of RICHADA

    Level 8 RICHADA

    Member since 20/06/2004

    Reviews written: 241

    5 Stars FOLLOW THE MAGI TO COLOGNE Review with images 10/02/2008
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages History. Scale. Drama. Art. Views. Free Admission.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Crowds. Luggage.

    I will refer throughout to the subject of this review as Cologne Cathedral, that being the familiar English term for it. If you wish to carry out further research you will also need to know the German title: "Kolner Dom". Two of my great interests in life are architecture and history; seldom do they merge better and in more spectacular style than in the great churches and cathedrals. Over the years I have enjoyed visiting virtually all of the cathedrals in England - many in Poland during the last seven years too. Since my late teens there had been one cathedral above all others that I had ... more
  • 7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful
    Picture of Rik12345

    Rik12345

    5 Stars Awe Inspiring 06/06/2007
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A stunning example of culture and history

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Towers may be inaccessible to some

    Background: Cologne Cathedral is a masterpiece of high Gothic architecture. Construction began in 1248, but due to a lack of funds and various disagreements concerning the work, the cathedral was only completed in 1880. The cathedral is renowned as one of Germany's prinicpal landmarks and has long been Colognes number 1 tourist attraction, featuring heavily in the city's unofficial logo. The Cathedral is the second largest Gothic structure in the world and is beloved by architects and artists alike- the scale is so vast that standing beneath the towers is breathtaking, particularly considering ... more

Product information

for Cologne Cathedral (Dom), Cologne

Product Details

Type Cathedral/Church
City Cologne
Country Germany
Continent Europe

See more Information

Related Tags

for Cologne Cathedral (Dom), Cologne