Cologne Cathedral
The German city of Cologne is home to one of the most awe-inspiring sights of the Occident - the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom in German), dedicated to Saint Peter and the Virgin Mary. This cathedral is to Cologne what the Statue of Liberty is to New York. Its construction began in the 13th century, and the structure, in its present glory, was completed only in 1880 due to several interruptions. The colossal twin spires, each soaring to 157 meters, enabled it to briefly hold the privilege of being the tallest structure in the world, before being surpassed by the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.
