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Cologne Cathedral

5 places in Cologne

The Choir Pillar Figures of Cologne Cathedral

since 1320

Fourteen larger-than-life, brightly painted statues of Christ, Mary and the twelve apostles on the pillars of Cologne Cathedral's high choir – a principal work of early 14th-century European sculpture.

Domforum

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Located on the Domplatte opposite the cathedral's west portal, the Domforum serves as the visitor centre of Cologne Cathedral and as a meeting and events centre of the city's Catholic Church.

Cologne Cathedral Crane

since 1357

A wooden slewing crane that stood atop the unfinished south tower of Cologne Cathedral for more than 500 years and shaped the city's skyline – until it was dismantled in 1868 to make way for construction.

The Richter Window – Gerhard Richter's Window in Cologne Cathedral

since 2007

An abstract church window made of 11,263 randomly arranged coloured squares, designed by artist Gerhard Richter for the south transept of Cologne Cathedral.

Crossing Tower of Cologne Cathedral

since 1861

The crossing tower is the third tower of Cologne Cathedral, built in 1860 as a wrought-iron structure above the crossing. Between 1965 and 1973 it received its present, Art Déco-inspired form featuring eight angel figures.

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