The beginning of the construction of the Cologne Cathedral dates back to the 12th century, but it must be said that Christian churches used to stand on this site before.
There are many legends and rumors around the cathedral. They say that the devil himself was involved in the design of the cathedral, who provided the architect Gerhard with drawings of the future masterpiece in exchange for his soul. But the architect's wife deceived the devil and he cursed the cathedral, saying that the end of the world would come on the day when the temple was completed. Therefore, the cathedral has not yet been finally completed.
An interesting fact is that during the Second World War, only Cologne Cathedral was not damaged by bombing. According to the unspoken agreement of the pilots, the cathedral was cherished as a good geographical landmark.
And yet, according to local legend, the sounds of the organ in the Cologne Cathedral have a real healing effect. Entrance to the Cathedral is free. Climbing the bell tower 4 euros. Address: Domkloster 4.
What to look for:
- a chest with the relics of the three Magi: Gasper, Melchior and Belshazzar;
- Hero's cross is one of the oldest crucifixes, dated 976.
- pixelated stained-glass windows (Richter-Fenster), made by the German artist Richter from 11263 pieces of glass in 80 shades.
There are many legends and rumors around the cathedral. They say that the devil himself was involved in the design of the cathedral, who provided the architect Gerhard with drawings of the future masterpiece in exchange for his soul. But the architect's wife deceived the devil and he cursed the cathedral, saying that the end of the world would come on the day when the temple was completed. Therefore, the cathedral has not yet been finally completed.
An interesting fact is that during the Second World War, only Cologne Cathedral was not damaged by bombing. According to the unspoken agreement of the pilots, the cathedral was cherished as a good geographical landmark.
And yet, according to local legend, the sounds of the organ in the Cologne Cathedral have a real healing effect. Entrance to the Cathedral is free. Climbing the bell tower 4 euros. Address: Domkloster 4.
What to look for:
- a chest with the relics of the three Magi: Gasper, Melchior and Belshazzar;
- Hero's cross is one of the oldest crucifixes, dated 976.
- pixelated stained-glass windows (Richter-Fenster), made by the German artist Richter from 11263 pieces of glass in 80 shades.
Translated automatically from Russian. View original
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