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Cologne Cathedral

Near the main train station in Cologne is one of Germany's most famous attractions. Cologne Cathedral is the third largest church in the world. The height of its towers more than 157 meters.

The cathedral was built in the Gothic style with inherent for him magnificent stained glass windows, carved portals and light towers. In its halls are stored unique relics chest containing the relics of the Magi, the miraculous statue of the Madonna of Milan, oak Gero Cross, St. Peter monstrance and more. It is noteworthy that the construction of the cathedral is still ongoing. According to an old legend, in which the Germans believe, the world will end when the last stone put on the wall of the cathedral.

Cologne Cathedral is open every day from 6:00 to 19:30 (November-April) and from 6:00 to 21:00 (May-October). On Sundays and public holidays object can be visited from 13:00 to 16:30. Admission is free, so you can explore the cathedral alone, and can together with a guide whose services cost about 5 euros. And to climb the tower where there is a magnificent observation deck, you need to pay 3 euros. To the cathedral someone traveling by subway station called «Dom». Also can be reached by commuter trains S6, S11, S12 and S13.

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