180K views · 1.6K reactions | Germany’s Cologne Cathedral is home to enchanting legends, hand-carved spires and nearly 90,000 square feet of stained glass. With Viking’s Privileged Access you can ascend to its roof on our Top of Cologne excursion. | Viking | Facebook

Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany's best-known sights! Construction began in 1248, but the Gothic-style church was not completed until 1880. We travel through time to show you the UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the mid-19th century to the present day. | DW Travel

5.1K views · 139 reactions | For those of us who know Cologne Cathedral, thinking about it probably calls to mind its imposing twin spires – but those were first completed in 1880. The oldest section of the famous cathedral – the eastern arm – dates back much further, having been consecrated some 700 years ago today. For 500 years, the shape of the unfinished building dominated Cologne's skyline. Have you even been here? | DW Travel | Facebook