{"id":16346,"date":"2025-12-17T15:33:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T14:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/?p=16346"},"modified":"2026-02-24T00:29:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T23:29:27","slug":"cologne-cathedral-unesco-world-heritage-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/koelner-dom-unesco-welterbe\/","title":{"rendered":"12 of 12 in December: A Day at Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, I'm on a UNESCO World Heritage and Christmas market tour. Yesterday, I visited Aachen Cathedral, and today I'm taking the train to Cologne. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany's most famous buildings \u2013 yet its significance often only becomes apparent at second glance. As <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites\u00a0<\/strong> it stands not only for monumental architecture, but also for the religious, political, and cultural history of Europe. For centuries, the cathedral has shaped the cityscape, made Cologne one of the most important pilgrimage centers of the Middle Ages, and remains a defining symbol of the city to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This day trip to Cologne is the start of a new series in which I will gradually <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-germany\/\">UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany<\/a><\/strong> I imagine \u2013 not as complete museum visits, but as personal snapshots, supplemented by historical background information and art-historical classification. Cologne Cathedral is particularly well suited for this: hardly any other monument combines so impressively <strong>medieval architecture<\/strong>, <strong>outstanding works of art<\/strong> and modern interventions such as <strong>Richter window<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-be6477e4\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">UNESCO World Heritage Site Cologne Cathedral<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p><strong>UNESCO status:<\/strong> since 1996<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia<br><strong>Type of World Heritage Site:<\/strong> cultural heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNESCO criteria:<\/strong><br>- <strong>Criterion (i): Masterpiece of human creativity<\/strong><br>Cologne Cathedral is considered an outstanding example of Gothic architecture. Its monumental architecture, the consistent implementation of the Gothic cathedral plan and the exceptional quality of its craftsmanship make it a masterpiece of European architectural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>- <strong>Criterion (ii): Significant exchange of architectural and artistic influences<\/strong><br>The cathedral is an example of cultural exchange in medieval Europe. Models from France were adopted, further developed and continued over the centuries in a building process that closely linked Cologne with the great Gothic centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>- <strong>Criterion (iv): Outstanding example of a building form or architectural ensemble<\/strong><br>As one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, Cologne Cathedral impressively illustrates the development of cathedral architecture from the Middle Ages to the 19th century and at the same time documents the long, historically unique construction process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Cologne Cathedral is a monumental Gothic cathedral with over 600 years of construction history. With the Shrine of the Epiphany, it became one of the most important pilgrimage centers in Europe in the Middle Ages and still shapes the image of the city of Cologne today as a spiritual, cultural and urban landmark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-2ee2388e alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f8f9f0\">You can find more exciting travel destinations in Germany in my overview <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/destination-germany\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/reiseziel-deutschland\/\">Destination Germany - 100+ selected places by federal state<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Arrival at Cologne Cathedral \u2013 the west facade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My first glance falls on the monumental west facade of Cologne Cathedral with its two towers. With a height of <strong>157.38 meters<\/strong> the cathedral was the tallest building in the world after its completion in <strong>1880<\/strong> .The foundation stone was laid as early as <strong>1248<\/strong> , but construction dragged on\u2014with a long interruption\u2014for more than <strong>600 years.<\/strong> Since <strong>1996<\/strong> Cologne Cathedral belongs to the <strong><strong>UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-bb214d4f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-koelner-dom-westfassade.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-koelner-dom-westfassade.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-koelner-dom-westfassade.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/1-koelner-dom-westfassade.jpg\" alt=\"West facade of Cologne Cathedral with its two 157-meter-high towers, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cologne.\" class=\"uag-image-16360\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"1-Cologne Cathedral west facade\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. View from Above \u2013 Cologne Triangle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I follow the advice of a friendly old lady I spoke to on the train, and first walk across the Hohenzollern Bridge to the glass skyscraper with its visitor platform. The K\u00f6lnTriangle on the right bank of the Rhine offers a magnificent view over Cologne. The <strong>observation deck at a height of 100 meters<\/strong> is easily accessible by elevator. From here, you can see the cathedral's dominance over the cityscape particularly well: it still towers over the entire city center and can be seen from almost every point in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-5c25fbd9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-ausblick-koeln-triangle.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-ausblick-koeln-triangle.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-ausblick-koeln-triangle.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-ausblick-koeln-triangle.jpg\" alt=\"View from the K\u00f6lnTriangle of Cologne Cathedral, the Hohenzollern Bridge, and Cologne city center. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16361\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"2-view-cologne-triangle\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Cathedral, Rhine, and City Panorama<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back, I stop to take some photos at the Hohenzollern Bridge viewpoint. The view shows Cologne from its classic side: the cathedral, the old town, the Rhine, and the boats. The Rhine has been one of Europe's most important transport routes since Roman times\u2014Cologne was already an important trading center and archbishopric in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-1ebcbd83 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-koeln-aussichtspunkt-hohenzollernbruecke.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-koeln-aussichtspunkt-hohenzollernbruecke.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-koeln-aussichtspunkt-hohenzollernbruecke.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3-koeln-aussichtspunkt-hohenzollernbruecke.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Hohenzollern Bridge viewpoint of Cologne Cathedral, the old town, and ships on the Rhine. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16364\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"3-Cologne-viewpoint-Hohenzollern Bridge\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Love Locks on the Hohenzollern Bridge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hohenzollern Bridge is famous for its <strong>thousands of love locks<\/strong>. Estimates suggest over <strong>500,000 locks<\/strong> weighing several hundred tons. The bridge itself dates back to the early 20th century and is now one of the busiest railway bridges in Germany\u2014with a direct view of the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-6abb1574 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-hohenzollernbruecke-liebesschloesser.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-hohenzollernbruecke-liebesschloesser.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-hohenzollernbruecke-liebesschloesser.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-hohenzollernbruecke-liebesschloesser.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of love locks on the Hohenzollern Bridge with Cologne Cathedral in the background. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16354\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"4-hohenzollern bridge padlocks\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Just in time for the cathedral tour, which is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m., I arrive at the cathedral forum, where participants receive headphones and audio devices to wear around their necks 10 minutes before the tour begins. At 3:30 p.m. sharp, we follow our guide past the cathedral guards and into the cathedral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The high choir \u2013 the heart of the cathedral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The high choir of Cologne Cathedral was already <strong>1322<\/strong> consecrated and is the oldest completed part of the Gothic cathedral. With its tall tracery windows, it is considered one of the most significant examples of <strong>French-influenced High Gothic<\/strong> north of the Alps. The ring of seven chapels is also reminiscent of French cathedrals such as those in Amiens or Reims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-d6176209 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Koelner-dom-hochchor.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Koelner-dom-hochchor.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Koelner-dom-hochchor.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/5-Koelner-dom-hochchor.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne Cathedral, high choir: View of the high choir of Cologne Cathedral with Gothic tracery windows and the Shrine of the Three Kings. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16357\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"5-Cologne Cathedral high choir\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Shrine of the Three Kings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Shrine of the Three Kings is the most important medieval work of art in Cologne Cathedral\u2014and one of the most significant reliquaries of the Middle Ages. It was built around <strong>1180\u20131225<\/strong> created and contains the <strong>Relics of the Three Kings<\/strong>, Archbishop Rainald von Dassel <strong>1164<\/strong> from Milan to Cologne. This shrine alone made Cologne one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Europe during the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-e01a830e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-koelner-dom-dreikoenigenschrein.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-koelner-dom-dreikoenigenschrein.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-koelner-dom-dreikoenigenschrein.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/6-koelner-dom-dreikoenigenschrein.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of the Shrine of the Three Kings in Cologne Cathedral, a medieval reliquary made of gold and precious stones. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16352\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"6-Cologne Cathedral-Shrine of the Three Kings\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Agilolphus Altar <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Altar of Agilolphus<\/strong> is a <strong>Antwerp carved altar<\/strong> from the early <strong>16th century<\/strong> (to <strong>1520\/1521<\/strong>). It originally comes from Cologne's collegiate church. <strong>St. Mary at Gradus<\/strong>, which was demolished in the 19th century, and ended up <strong>1817<\/strong> in Cologne Cathedral. With its rich array of finely carved wooden figures, the altar is one of the <strong>most significant Antwerp altarpieces<\/strong> in Germany and is a prime example of the highly developed sacred art of the late Gothic period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-05d5e401 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-koelner-dom-agilolphusaltar.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-koelner-dom-agilolphusaltar.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-koelner-dom-agilolphusaltar.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/7-koelner-dom-agilolphusaltar.jpg\" alt=\"Agilolphus altar in Cologne Cathedral, an important carved altar from Antwerp dating from the 16th century. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16363\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"7-Cologne Cathedral - Agilolphus Altar\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Gerokreuz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Gerokreuz is considered the <strong>Oldest monumental crucifix north of the Alps<\/strong>. It was created around <strong>970<\/strong> and marks a turning point in the depiction of Christ: for the first time, he is shown not as a triumphant victor, but as a suffering human being. This cross had a major influence on European art history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-ef424b76 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-koelner-dom-gerokreuz.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-koelner-dom-gerokreuz.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-koelner-dom-gerokreuz.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/8-koelner-dom-gerokreuz.jpg\" alt=\"Gerokreuz in Cologne Cathedral, monumental wooden crucifix from the 10th century. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16362\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"8-Cologne Cathedral-Gerokreuz\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The floor mosaic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It's worth taking a look down: the floor mosaic from the <strong>19th century<\/strong> With a total area of 1,350 square meters, it is the largest work of art in Cologne Cathedral. My image shows <strong>Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden<\/strong>, which floats above the <strong>August 15, 1248<\/strong> laid the foundation stone for Cologne Cathedral. In his left hand he holds the cathedral's floor plan. The ceramic stones for the mosaic were made by <strong>Villeroy &amp; Boch<\/strong> manufactured \u2013 a beautiful detail of industrial history, in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-28ba3e0e wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-koelner-dom-mosaik-konrad-von-hochstaden.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-koelner-dom-mosaik-konrad-von-hochstaden.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-koelner-dom-mosaik-konrad-von-hochstaden.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/9-koelner-dom-mosaik-konrad-von-hochstaden.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of the floor mosaic in Cologne Cathedral: Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden and the floor plan of the cathedral. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16355\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"9-Cologne Cathedral Mosaic Konrad von Hochstaden\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. The Milan Madonna<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Milan Madonna is a Gothic wooden sculpture from the early <strong>14th century<\/strong>. It probably arrived in Cologne from Milan together with the relics of the Three Kings. The depiction of Mary is strikingly lifelike and human\u2014a typical feature of Gothic sculpture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-ee1acba7 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-koelner-dom-mailaender-madonna.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-koelner-dom-mailaender-madonna.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-koelner-dom-mailaender-madonna.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/10-koelner-dom-mailaender-madonna.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne Cathedral &quot;Milan Madonna&quot;: Gothic wooden sculpture from the late 13th century - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16356\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"10-Cologne Cathedral-Mailander Madonna\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. The Richter window in the south transept<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The stained glass window in the south transept was <strong>2007<\/strong> based on a design by <strong>Gerhard Richter<\/strong> used. It consists of <strong>11,263 hand-blown glass panes<\/strong> in 72 shades of color. The abstract window was initially controversial, but is now considered an important example of contemporary art in a historical space. Depending on the time of day, the play of colors changes with the incidence of light. The original window was destroyed during the war and replaced with colorless glazing in 1948.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-89cb6f40 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-koelner-dom-richter-fenster-2.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-koelner-dom-richter-fenster-2.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-koelner-dom-richter-fenster-2.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/11-koelner-dom-richter-fenster-2.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne Cathedral, Richter Window: Abstract stained glass window by Gerhard Richter in the south transept of Cologne Cathedral with colorful squares. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16359\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" title=\"11-Cologne Cathedral - Richter Window 2\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12th Christmas Market at the Cathedral \u2013 Closing ceremony with sparkling lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, I walk through the Christmas market at the cathedral, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/best-christmas-markets-germany\/#20_Koelner_Weihnachtsmarkt_am_Dom_Nordrhein-Westfalen\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/schoenste-weihnachtsmaerkte-deutschland\/#20_Koelner_Weihnachtsmarkt_am_Dom_Nordrhein-Westfalen\">one of the most popular Christmas markets in Germany<\/a><\/strong>. The huge Christmas tree and the <strong>roof of lights <\/strong>create a special atmosphere\u2014especially in front of the cathedral illuminated at night. An atmospheric contrast between medieval world heritage and modern urban culture, before I head back to Aachen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-85d10379 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-koeln-weihnachtsmarkt-am-dom-lichterzelt-1.jpg ,https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-koeln-weihnachtsmarkt-am-dom-lichterzelt-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-koeln-weihnachtsmarkt-am-dom-lichterzelt-1.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/12-koeln-weihnachtsmarkt-am-dom-lichterzelt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market at Cologne Cathedral at night with a large Christmas tree and illuminated tent. - angiestravelroutes.com\" class=\"uag-image-16365\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" title=\"12-cologne-christmas-market-at-the-cathedral-light-tent-1\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-92b8037f alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#bc9c22\">Visit to Cologne Cathedral<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Address: <\/strong>Domkloster 4, 50667 Cologne<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne Cathedral is usually open daily. As opening hours may vary depending on the season, church services, and events, I recommend checking the official website. For visitors interested in art history, I recommend a <strong>cathedral tour<\/strong>. You can find details on this at the following link:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Current opening hours &amp; guided tours:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koelner-dom.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.koelner-dom.de<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-64efc05d alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#bc9c22\">Getting there &amp; location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cologne Cathedral is located <strong>right next to Cologne Central Station<\/strong> and is easily accessible by train. It is also within walking distance of the old town and the banks of the Rhine.<br>The area around the cathedral is car-free; parking garages are within walking distance. You can find a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koeln.de\/apps\/parken\/parkhaus\/dom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview of all parking garages<\/a><\/strong> with current capacity utilization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: World Heritage between history and the present day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to Cologne Cathedral impressively demonstrates why it has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, <strong>Over 1,200 years of church history<\/strong>, medieval high art and contemporary design come face to face. From the Shrine of the Epiphany to the Gero Cross and Gerhard Richter's abstract stained glass window, the exhibition spans a wide arc through European art and cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially in the interplay with the city - the Rhine, the bridges, the modern Cologne Triangle and the lively Christmas market - it becomes clear that the cathedral is not an isolated monument, but a building that is still anchored in the middle of everyday life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My UNESCO series is designed to make you want to take a closer look: at places that you may think you already know, but whose history and significance only really reveal themselves at second glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b97cdc4c alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weiterlesen\"><\/span>Continue Reading<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In my comprehensive overview article on <a href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-germany\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/unesco-welterbe-deutschland\/\"><strong>UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany<\/strong> <\/a>you can find all listed locations at a glance\u2014from Cologne Cathedral to lesser-known World Heritage Sites that are equally worthwhile destinations for a trip or excursion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cologne Christmas market at the cathedral is one of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/best-christmas-markets-germany\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/schoenste-weihnachtsmaerkte-deutschland\/\">Most popular Christmas markets in Germany<\/a><\/strong>. Anja from the travel blog <strong>Travel on Toast<\/strong> states in her article on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelontoast.de\/weihnachtsmarkt-koeln\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The most beautiful Christmas markets in Cologne<\/a> <\/strong>her favorites. She lived in Cologne for 12 years and shares her <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelontoast.de\/insidertipps-koeln\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.travelontoast.de\/insidertipps-koeln\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best tips for sightseeing, shopping, restaurants, and hotels<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-d877c4b9\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">12 of 12 info<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p>If you liked my article, then take a look at the blog <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/draussennurkaennchen.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drau\u00dfen nur K\u00e4nnchen<\/a><\/strong> over. On the 12th of every month, you will find lots of interesting 12 out of 12 articles there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1ded465a alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-547d8773\"><h5 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><span style=\"color: #bc9c22;\"><strong>If you like reading about history, culture and special places in Germany, then stay up to date with my newsletter.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<br \/>\n<div class='fluentform ff-default fluentform_wrapper_4 ffs_default_wrap'><form data-form_id=\"4\" id=\"fluentform_4\" class=\"frm-fluent-form fluent_form_4 ff-el-form-top ff_form_instance_4_1 ff-form-loading c-fluent-optin-1 ffs_default\" data-form_instance=\"ff_form_instance_4_1\" method=\"POST\" action=\"\" ><fieldset  style=\"border: none!important;margin: 0!important;padding: 0!important;background-color: transparent!important;box-shadow: none!important;outline: none!important; 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The highlights of the old town can be <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-1-tag\/\"> read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\" title=\"Road Trip Germany - The Most Beautiful Routes with Highlights and Map,\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/roadtrip-deutschland\/\">\r\n        Road Trip Germany - The Best Routes with Highlights and Map  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a title=\"Road Trip Germany - The Most Beautiful Routes with Highlights and Map,\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/roadtrip-deutschland\/\">\r\n\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roadtrip-deutschland-worpswede-angiestravelroutes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Road Trip Germany - Worpswede - angiestravelroutes.com\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roadtrip-deutschland-worpswede-angiestravelroutes.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roadtrip-deutschland-worpswede-angiestravelroutes-980x613.jpg 980w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/roadtrip-deutschland-worpswede-angiestravelroutes-480x300.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    Germany is perfect for a road trip: well-maintained roads, a variety of landscapes, exciting cities and plenty of culture and cuisine <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/roadtrip-deutschland\/\"> read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <script>\r\n      <\/script>\r\n  <style>\r\n    .related-post {}\r\n\r\n    .related-post .post-list {\r\n      text-align: left;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    .related-post .post-list .item {\r\n      margin: 10px;\r\n      padding: 0px;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    .related-post .headline {\r\n      font-size: 20px !important;\r\n      color: #bc9c22 !important;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    .related-post .post-list .item .post_title {\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      color: #262829;\r\n      margin: 10px 0px;\r\n      padding: 0px;\r\n      display: block;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    .related-post .post-list .item .post_thumb {\r\n      max-height: 220px;\r\n      margin: 10px 0px;\r\n      padding: 0px;\r\n      display: block;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    .related-post .post-list .item .post_excerpt {\r\n      font-size: 14px;\r\n      color: #262829;\r\n      margin: 10px 0px;\r\n      padding: 0px;\r\n      display: block;\r\n      text-decoration: none;\r\n          }\r\n\r\n    @media only screen and (min-width: 1024px) {\r\n      .related-post .post-list .item {\r\n        width: 45%;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {\r\n      .related-post .post-list .item {\r\n        width: 90%;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    @media only screen and (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n      .related-post .post-list .item {\r\n        width: 90%;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n\r\n      <\/style>\r\n    <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diese Woche bin ich auf UNESCO-Welterbe- und Weihnachtsmarkt-Tour. Gestern habe ich den Aachener Dom besichtigt, heute geht es per Bahn nach K\u00f6ln. Der K\u00f6lner Dom ist eines der bekanntesten Bauwerke Deutschlands \u2013 und doch erschlie\u00dft sich seine Bedeutung oft erst auf den zweiten Blick. Als UNESCO-Welterbest\u00e4tte steht er nicht nur f\u00fcr monumentale Architektur, sondern auch [&hellip;]<\/p>\n  <div class=\"related-post grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Diese Beitr\u00e4ge k\u00f6nnten dich auch interessieren:<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list \">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Weimar Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City Guide (mit Karte)\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/weimar-sehenswuerdigkeiten-tipps\/\">\r\n        Weimar Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City Guide (mit Karte)  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Weimar Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City Guide (mit Karte)\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/weimar-sehenswuerdigkeiten-tipps\/\">\r\n\r\n      <img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weimar-goethe-schiller-denkmal-juni-2023-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Theaterplatz Weimar - Goethe-Schiller-Denkmal - angiestravelroutes.com\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weimar-goethe-schiller-denkmal-juni-2023-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weimar-goethe-schiller-denkmal-juni-2023-1-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weimar-goethe-schiller-denkmal-juni-2023-1-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/weimar-goethe-schiller-denkmal-juni-2023-1-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    Weimars Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten stehen in einem besonderen Spannungsfeld: Hier liegen kulturelle Sternstunden der deutschen Geschichte und die Erinnerung an ihre dunkelsten <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/weimar-sehenswuerdigkeiten-tipps\/\"> weiterlesen<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City-Guide (mit Karte)\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-1-tag\/\">\r\n        W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City-Guide (mit Karte)  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten &#8211; der komplette City-Guide (mit Karte)\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-1-tag\/\">\r\n\r\n      <img width=\"1080\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-festung-marienberg-mainbruecke-angiestravelroutes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Sehenswuerdigkeiten Wuerzburg - Festung Marienberg und Alte Mainbuecke - angiestravelroutes.com\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-festung-marienberg-mainbruecke-angiestravelroutes.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-festung-marienberg-mainbruecke-angiestravelroutes-980x613.jpg 980w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-festung-marienberg-mainbruecke-angiestravelroutes-480x300.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    Die meisten Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten von W\u00fcrzburg liegen dicht beieinander und lassen sich gut zu Fu\u00df entdecken. Die Highlights der Altstadt kannst <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-1-tag\/\"> weiterlesen<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Umgebung &#8211; die 11 sch\u00f6nsten Ausflugsziele\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-umgebung\/\">\r\n        W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Umgebung &#8211; die 11 sch\u00f6nsten Ausflugsziele  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"W\u00fcrzburg Sehensw\u00fcrdigkeiten Umgebung &#8211; die 11 sch\u00f6nsten Ausflugsziele\" href=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wuerzburg-sehenswuerdigkeiten-umgebung\/\">\r\n\r\n      <img width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphofen-roedelseer-tor-2-angiestravelroutes.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Iphofen - R\u00f6delseer Tor-2 - angiestravelroutes.com\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphofen-roedelseer-tor-2-angiestravelroutes.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphofen-roedelseer-tor-2-angiestravelroutes-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphofen-roedelseer-tor-2-angiestravelroutes-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iphofen-roedelseer-tor-2-angiestravelroutes-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    Du hast mehr als ein Wochenende Zeit f\u00fcr W\u00fcrzburg? Dann schau dir auf einem Mini-Roadtrip das sehenswerte Umland an. 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Gestern habe ich den Aachener Dom besichtigt, heute geht es per Bahn nach K\u00f6ln. Der K\u00f6lner Dom ist eines der bekanntesten Bauwerke Deutschlands \u2013 und doch erschlie\u00dft sich seine Bedeutung oft erst auf den zweiten Blick. Als UNESCO-Welterbest\u00e4tte steht er nicht nur f\u00fcr monumentale Architektur, sondern auch&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16346"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17656,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16346\/revisions\/17656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16346"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16346"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/angiestravelroutes.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}