.. Beautiful aerial winter view of a spectacular masterpiece of one of the greatest examples of Gothic architecture in the world... standing proudly on the banks of the Rhine River... probably Germany's most known religious structure that includes two huge twin spires that serve as the defining symbol of Cologne's skyline... Cologne Cathedral is 157 metres tall and was under construction for over 600 years... the iconic blackened facade is a natural reaction between weathering and the city air... the platform of the southern tower provides visitors with a fantastic panoramic view from a height of about 97 meters... with over 6 million visitors per year it is the most visited landmark in Germany... cute "Spongebob" stamp and great special postmarksđ... Thanks Dustin!【ă】
Cologne is located on both sides of the Rhine, near Germany's borders with Belgium and the Netherlands. It is Germany’s fourth-largest city and one of the oldest cities in the country.
In 1248, the construction of the Cathedral was started. Until 1560 the work on this Gothic Cathedral was in progress, but an accumulation of problems prevented it to be finished. Only during the 19thC the Cathedral was finally completed, stimulated by Emperor William I. Not anymore as a pure construction to honor God, but also as a national Prussian symbol.
It was declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1996.
Stamps:
2X World of Letter
(Issued 02-11-2022)
(Issued 02-11-2024)
Spongebob
(Issued 02-02026)
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