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The building of the '''Cologne Cathedral''' Begun in 1248, the construction of this [[Gothic]] masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders were inspired by the same faith and a spirit of absolute fidelity to the original plans. Apart from its exceptional intrinsic value and the artistic masterpieces it contains, Cologne Cathedral testifies to the enduring strength of European [[Christianity]].<ref>http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/292</ref> | The building of the '''Cologne Cathedral''' Begun in 1248, the construction of this [[Gothic]] masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders were inspired by the same faith and a spirit of absolute fidelity to the original plans. Apart from its exceptional intrinsic value and the artistic masterpieces it contains, Cologne Cathedral testifies to the enduring strength of European [[Christianity]].<ref>http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/292</ref> | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
*[[List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America]] | *[[List of World Heritage Sites in Europe and North America]] | ||
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*[http://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=19167&L=1 Official website of the Cologne Cathedral] | *[http://www.koelner-dom.de/index.php?id=19167&L=1 Official website of the Cologne Cathedral] | ||
*[http://www.unesco.de/en/kultur/welterbe/welterbestaetten/welterbe-deutschland/cologne-cathedral.html Webpage about the Cologne Cathedral] | *[http://www.unesco.de/en/kultur/welterbe/welterbestaetten/welterbe-deutschland/cologne-cathedral.html Webpage about the Cologne Cathedral] | ||
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[[Category:Cathedrals]] | [[Category:Cathedrals]] | ||
[[Category:Architecture]] | [[Category:Architecture]] | ||
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The building of the Cologne Cathedral Begun in 1248, the construction of this Gothic masterpiece took place in several stages and was not completed until 1880. Over seven centuries, successive builders were inspired by the same faith and a spirit of absolute fidelity to the original plans. Apart from its exceptional intrinsic value and the artistic masterpieces it contains, Cologne Cathedral testifies to the enduring strength of European Christianity.[1]