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Kölner Dom

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Cologne Cathedral, known as Kölner Dom in German, is a renowned Gothic masterpiece situated in the heart of Cologne, Germany. Located adjacent to the main railway station (Köln Hauptbahnhof) and near the Rhine River, it is celebrated for its immense twin spires, each soaring to 157 meters, making it one of the tallest churches globally. A climb of approximately 533 steps to its south tower's viewing platform offers panoramic vistas of Cologne and the Rhine River.

Construction began in 1248 and, after centuries of intermittent work, was completed in 1880. Inside, visitors can admire the Shrine of the Three Kings, believed to hold the relics of the Magi, and marvel at the intricate stained-glass windows.The cathedral also houses the largest free-swinging bell in the world, known as "Der Dicke Pitter."

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