Home for the Kings

Work on the Cathedral of Koln began in 1248, but was not completed for over 600 years, making this one of the longest construction projects ever - even longer than road construction projects in Ontario!

This cathedral is the second tallest in Europe and was once the tallest building in the world for a short time. Built on a 50 ft deep foundation, this cathedral was made to rise to kgreat heights.  The original plan for the building was found in Paris and this helped with the final building project. 

The stained glass windows reflect the various centuries if work from the 13 th to the 16 th and now modern times. Some windows were preserved during WWII, however, windows that were damaged are now slowly being replaced. 

Above is the sarcophagus and ossuary said to hold the remains of the Magi. Stories of how these relics came to rest here are varied, but this has become a site for special veneration.