Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany's best-known sights! Construction began in 1248, but the Gothic-style church was not completed until 1880. We travel through time to show you the UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the mid-19th century to the present day. | DW Travel

Cologne Cathedral is a monumental Gothic masterpiece that took over six centuries to complete, with construction spanning from 1248 to 1880. Despite the long timeline, the builders remained remarkably faithful to the original medieval plans, turning the cathedral into a powerful symbol of enduring European Christianity. Today, it stands not only as an architectural marvel but also as Germany’s most visited cathedral, drawing around 6 million visitors each year. 🎥: @roadrunner07_ #architecture #

The Cologne Cathedral stands as Northern Europe’s grandest Gothic church, boasting the world’s most expansive church façade thanks to its two towering spires. Work on the Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248, only to stall around 1560 and remain incomplete. Remarkably, it wasn’t until 1880 that the cathedral was finished according to its initial Medieval blueprint, marking over six centuries of construction. (Video courtesy of ilo.ln) | History In Pictures

The main Cologne Christmas markets in 2025 will open on November 17 and run until December 23. The most iconic market is located at Roncalliplatz, against the backdrop of the Cologne Cathedral. Other markets will also be open, each with a different theme. #fblifestyle | The amazing places

The 2025 Cologne Christmas markets will run from approximately November 17 to December 23, with the Heinzels Wintermärchen continuing until January 4, 2026. There are over seven main markets, each with its own theme, food, and atmosphere, all within walking distance of each other in the city center. #fblifestyle | The amazing places