3 Best Churches in Cologne

“Kölner Dom serves as the principal church and holds the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral has 516 feet and the construction began on August 15, 1248. Some art historians describe the cathedral as a “perfect cathedral” for its design. The Cathedral was considered a national symbol of Germany when it was constructed. The Church has a style element of Gothic and neo-Gothic. Kölner Dom has taken steps to address those with hearing impairments by installing induction loops in specific areas to assist individuals with hearing aids. The Cathedral allows visitors to immerse themselves in the history of this structure and significant artistic creations. Kölner Dom accepts daily prayer requests and also illuminates candles on behalf of individuals. There are also special times for confession before Christmas and during Holy Week.”

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“Groß St. Martin Church is an ancient church that was constructed between 1150 and 1250. The eastern structure of the church adopts a tri-conch or trefoil layout and also features three apses encircling the crossing, reminiscent of the design seen at St. Martin Church. The cathedral's dimensions are on the southeastern part of the ancient storage complex. Romanesque architecture is the style of the cathedral and with 246 feet. Groß St. Martin Church was severely affected during World War II, and the restoration efforts concluded in 1985. The church remains a remarkable site worthy of immense admiration.”

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“St. Gereon is based on Romanesque architecture and Gothic architecture. The church was replaced with an elongated choir featuring an underlying crypt. There are four smaller and still visible cones on the north and south sides of this building. The construction of the baptistery in (1242-1245) and the sacristy in (1315-1319) was further extended to the cathedral. The church is equipped with numerous works of art. The church has been conducting a wide range of services since 1984. The integration of the unique and antique oval building into the decagonal structure took place between 1219 and 1227. These remain pivotal, defining the church's current external appearance.”

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