Cologne Cathedral is a High Gothic five-aisled basilica (144.5 ... 1300), and the great cycle of stained-glass windows, the largest existent cycle of early 14th century windows in Europe. There is ...

Cologne Cathedral isn’t just a church ... captivating 20,000 visitors daily. From 13th-century stained-glass masterpieces to modern designs by Gerhard Richter, its treasures span centuries.

Stained glass windows and pillars and statuary were destroyed. The building was hit again in 1917 and 1918. Reims was restored and fully reopened in 1938. The Cologne Cathedral was tested by ...