Cologne Cathedral

This Gothic-style Cathedral of the Roman Catholic religion sits at the centre of traditional Cologne in Germany. It houses the remains of three kings transferred by Emperor Charlemagne to Cologne in 800 AD. Also known as the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Maria, this Cathedral features among the most visited tourist attractions in Germany. Visitors can also access other medieval churches, museums and galleries in this city.

The Cologne Cathedral holds rich historical information on the religious revolution in the 12th century, as it was constructed after Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden ordered the construction of large churches to replace the small parish churches. It was built after another church in the same location was demolished. During World War 2, it was also demolished but later rebuilt from the salvaged building materials of another collapsed church.