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Cologne Cathedral

Centre of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

Featured Review : The Cologne Cathedral or Kolner Dom as it generally known absolutely dominates the skyline of the city and was the first thing we saw when leaving the train station. It is absolutely spectacular and so immense that I hon...See Full Review

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Cologne Cathedral Reviews

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Spectacular Gothic Cathedral

  • 5 out of 5 stars by jipp05 from CA1 1LA, England, United Kingdom
  • December 31, 2025
Quote: The Cologne Cathedral or Kolner Dom as it generally known absolutely dominates the skyline of the city and was the first thing we saw when leaving the train station. It is absolutely spectacular and so immense that I honestly think you would have to... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal Weekend in cologne

The main attraction of Cologne

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • August 27, 2025
Quote: The main attraction of Cologne, known to all who at least somewhat familiar with Germany - Cologne Cathedral. His full name, which is now very few people are interested in: Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin and St. Peter.Its construction began in 1248... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

Dom - The Cologne Cathedral

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Norma Lagios from Kineta, Attica, Greece
  • August 15, 2025
Quote: In Germany there are many attractions for anybody to visit - not because its my motherland but i hear it from anyone who visits it.The greatest attraction of Cologne or KOELN in German, is its Cathedral the so called DOM in our language. This year i... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review
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Cologne Dom

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • August 28, 2025
Quote: The Dom or Cathedral is UNESCO protected and it is the first sight you will see when you come out of the main train station. It is the spiritual and geographical heart of the city. As well as being Cologne's main attraction, it is also the... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal A Weekend in Cologne

Dom

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Mandan Lynn from Smithwick, South Dakota
  • April 5, 2025
Quote: Germany's greatest church is in Cologne. It managed to survive 14 bombings by the allied forces, even though the rest of the city was destroyed in the war. If you haven't been to Cologne, check out the pictures to see what you're missing.

From journal Cologne, Germany

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Cologne Cathedral

  • 5 out of 5 stars by basia27 from Markham, Ontario
  • January 10, 2026
Quote: When I first saw the cathedral, I was amazed. I didn't know whether I liked it or not; its grandeur is overwhelming, yet its sense of gloominess, so typical in Gothic architecture, creates an almost disappointing first impression. Inside, its high... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

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Cologne Cathedral (Köln Dom)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Ed Hahn from Hong Kong, China
  • August 15, 2025
Quote: When we arrive at Köln Dom Station, we get lost because of construction. Frankly, the place is a mess. It takes us 10 minutes to figure out how to get from where we are to the square in front of the Köln Cathedral. We can see the Cathedral, we... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal The Rhineland - Beautiful, Romantic and Tacky

Dom

  • 5 out of 5 stars by fish388 from Cincinnati, Ohio
  • April 9, 2025
Quote: This is the most awe-inspiring sight I have ever seen. Consider that construction had begun almost 800 years ago, well before the internal combustion engine. The craftsmanship and size are very impressive. It cost me 2€ to climb the tower. If you... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal The Rhineland during Christmas Markets

Cologne Cathedral

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Funky Monkey from Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
  • February 20, 2025
Quote: The Cologne Cathedral is the most enourmously detailed, breathtaking, awe-inspiring building I have ever seen. When you see it for real, the first thing you have to do is just get your head around the unimaginable scale of the building. Huge towers,... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal Capers in Cologne

Cologne Dom (Cathedral)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by CuteTxn from Den Hague, Netherlands
  • January 11, 2026
Quote: Magnificent, breathtaking, awe-inspiring: these are just few ways to describe the Dom Cathedral. If you are at all interested in architecture, art, or Roman Catholic history, the visit to the Dom is a must. In the front of the cathedral, there are... Read the full Cologne Cathedral review

From journal A weekend in Cologne, Germany