Cologne: The famous Cathedral and the old city
May 4th 2018 The massive Cologne Cathedral dominates the skyline of the city. It was thought to be the highest structure in the world from 1880-1884. Constructed off and on over a period of more than 600 years, it was begun in 1248 and is reputed to be the final burial site of the bones of the three kings who visited the baby Jesus.
Although it exterior is blackened from pollution, efforts are being made t
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