A 12th-century masterpiece of goldsmithing, designed by Nicholas of Verdun to house the relics of three kings transported here from Milan.
Its imposing façade leads to a magnificent interior, encompassing a cathedral floor area of 6,166 square meters.
This masterpiece of High Gothic architecture is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe.
The towering Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Mary, stands majestically on the banks of the Rhine River and is undoubtedly Cologne's most impressive landmark.