Cologne Cathedral

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Cologne Cathedral built?1880
2. How tall is Cologne Cathedral?157 meters (515 feet)
3. What is the location?Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
4. What is the year construction began?1248
5. Why was the cathedral built?It was started in 1248 to hold the sacred relics of the Three Kings and to serve as a spiritual center for the Holy Roman Empire.
6. When was the cathedral finished?After more than six hundred years of building, Cologne Cathedral was finally completed in 1880, following its original medieval design.

Gothic Architecture: An architectural style prevalent in Europe from the 12th to 16th centuries, characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, enabling taller and more luminous structures.
Relics of the Three Kings: Sacred objects, traditionally believed to be the gold, frankincense, and myrrh gifted by the Magi to the infant Jesus, housed within the cathedral.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for sites of outstanding universal value, requiring international protection and preservation.