Cologne Cathedral, Germany. Open Daily. Free Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is a car park near to the cathedral with dedicated disability spaces and there are toilets close by with disability facilities. The cathedral entrance is via a number of steps, but there is a lift for those who require it. The interior of the cathedral is mostly disability friendly, but there are some parts (eg the crypt) that are inaccessible due to steps.
Brief Description:
Cologne Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the centre of Cologne, Germany. Its Gothic architecture dates back to the 13th century and the foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1248. The cathedral features the Medieval statue of St. Christopher, the shrine of the Three Kings, the crucifix of Bishop Gero, 10th century - the oldest known large crucifix – and five stained glass windows that were given by Ludwig I of Bavaria.
Further Information:
Address:
Domkloster 3, 50667 Köln
Email:
e-mail: dompropstei@metropolitankapitel-koeln.de
Phone:
Tel.: +49 221 - 17940-100
Fax: +49 221 - 17940-199
Website:
http://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=19167&L=1
Opening Hours:
Opening times daily
6am – 7.30pm (November to April),
6am - 9pm (May-October)
Sundays and public holidays 1pm – 4.30
No entry during services and special events.
Tours of some of the areas within the cathedral incur a cost. For more details see: http://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=informationen
Directions:
Cologne Cathedral is in the centre of Cologne, located on Domkloster just off Komödienstraße near to Cologne train station. It can be reached via the 55 and 55a roads.
Latitude: 50.941302, Longitude: 6.9583972
Transport:
There are many forms of public transport in and around Germany. For further details see the website: http://www.german-way.com/travel-and-tourism/public-transport-in-germany/
Amenities:
There are plenty of places in Cologne to eat and drink. These can be found on the website: http://www.cologne.de/eat-and-drink
Location
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Cologne City, Germany. Open Daily. Free Entry.
146 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.