The two towers of the cathedral at Cologne where with their height of 157,38m (515ft) the tallest building in the world from 1880 to 1884. It is still the tallest twin-spired church in the world.
The two towers of the cathedral at Cologne where with their height of 157,38m (515ft) the tallest building in the world from 1880 to 1884. It is still the tallest twin-spired church in the world. The towers for its two huge spires give the cathedral the largest façade of any church in the world. In the foreground is a 1:1 replica of the final of the towers visible. Its 10,5m tall and the starting point of many guided tours.
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Location: Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, Germany
Photo credit: © Johannes Oehl / Alamy / Afripics
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