点评:When you approach the Cathedral of Cologne, the most striking feature is how tall it is ! At 157 meters it is the world's tallest twin-spired church, the third-tallest church in the world. Especially inside, when you look up, the height is astonishing ; how straight it rises ! You have to admire the architects and builders who managed to keep this structure from callapsing.
Although they started construction in the 13th century - which explains the Gothic style - it was not completed until 1880.
Behind the high altar you will find the most important treasure : The Shrine of the Three Kings. Made of gold plated silver, it is one of the reasons the cathedral is a most important pilgrimage site in Europe. Spend some time admiring the fantastic stained glass windows, the sensational Triptych of the City Patrons and the statue of St Christopher.
The cathedral is UNESCO World Heritage listed and an absolute masterpiece to visit.
翻译:当你走近科隆大教堂时,最引人注目的莫过于它的高度!这座教堂高达157米,是世界上最高的双塔教堂,也是世界第三高的教堂。尤其当你进入教堂内部,抬头仰望时,那巍峨的高度令人叹为观止;它笔直挺拔,直插云霄!你不得不佩服那些使这座建筑免于坍塌的建筑师和建造者们。
虽然教堂始建于13世纪——这也解释了其哥特式风格——但直到1880年才最终竣工。
在主祭坛后方,你会发现最重要的宝藏:三王圣龛。这座由镀金银制成的圣龛,是科隆大教堂成为欧洲最重要的朝圣地之一的原因。不妨花些时间欣赏精美的彩色玻璃窗、气势恢宏的“城市守护神三联画”以及圣克里斯托弗雕像。
科隆大教堂已被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录,绝对是值得一游的艺术瑰宝。