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Cologne Cathedral (Dom)

Domkloster 3, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0221 92 58 47 20
As featured in 3 days in Cologne
Ranked #1 of 57 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 896 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Traveler Description: If you visit Cologne during the holidays, shop at the Christmas markets and visit the Cathedral. The church is amazing. If a mass is going on, you... more »
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Dallas, Texas
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I love this cathedral. The way it dominates the city. The way it is simply larger than life. The way that no picture in the world could come close to showing its true scale. It is a true masterpiece and everyone should see it in person. Pay the three Euros and climb to the top of the bell tower. It... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Have coffee in front of the cathedral (cafe reichard) It is nice to watch gothic style in dark and crowd people. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I visited the Cathedral last week and I was not that overly impressed - the outside looked dirty and the inside was ordinary; though beautiful high ceilings were a plus, it was a shame we were not allowed to go past the clerics who were guarding the aisle and see the rest of the church. We had made a special... More

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NJ, USA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Not La Sagarada Familia in Barcelona or The Vatican, but huge and spectacular craftsmanship. Needs to be cleaned. The scene-gatherings of people all around is interesting. Grab a beer or a meal at a cafe near there on the train station side or side just further away from the station. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The inside of this Dom is unimaginable until you see it for yourself. It is well worth the journey to Cologne just to see it More

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Essen, Germany
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The Cathedral is about the only thing truely magnificent about Cologne. The main atrium is certainly impressive but the real attraction is climbing the tight staircase to the top of one of the towers. For just under a fiver, you can climb all the way to the top for a fantastic view of the river, city and Rhine region. If... More

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Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

When we visited the cathedral, it was packed with tourists enjoying the building, which is quite remarkable. Externally it is gigantic and ornate as well as being very beautiful. Internally, there is a great deal to see. We went on a tour with an English speaking guide who was extremely good and clear. She was passionate about the building and... More

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Bury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Although I have been there before I always feel I should see it all again. It is an impressive house of God. Unlike some English Cathedrals there are no real problems in using a camera to help bring your memories home. More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

We walked to the top, the view was ok but being at close quarters to the spires was very interesting More

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Hyderabad, India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

This is very old Dom in Germany I thick so , this is my second visit first I visited in 2008 and now must see every one More

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