All - Travel - Travel: 2001 - Germany (2001)

The Köln (Cologne) Hauptbahnhof (Main train station).

Through the ceiling you can see the outlines of the great cathedral, or Dom.

A speeding, graffiti'd train passes out of the station.

Inside the train station is a mini shopping mall. [more]

The main lobby of the Hauptbahnhof has a great glass wall which gives an excellent view of a side entrance to the Dom.

Looking up the exterior of one of the cathedral towers.

This is the rear portion of the cathedral.

Looking at the cathedral from the side, you can see the older of the two towers.

These stained glass windows date from the middle ages and contain the coats of arms of the bishop who sponsored them.

Looking down the main central portion of the nave.

Newer windows that were installed in the 19th century.

The older part of the church. [more]

Looking up at the medieval stained glass windows.

One of the many lesser altars inside the cathedral.

Looking back from the altar towards the main entrance.

This statue of the Madonna attracts many visitors.

One of three organs in the church.

This gold box contains the remains (allegedly) of the Three Wise Men (Magi) who came to visit the baby Jesus. [more]

Looking up at the old windows in the back of the church.

The newest organ was donated to the cathedral to celebrate its 750th birthday a few years ago. [more]

The ancient wood carvings here in the choir are of medieval origin.

The other side of the choir.

Another view of the Magi's holy box.

This cross predates the cathedral - the crucifix was carved over 1000 years ago, and was moved to this cathedral 750 years ago when it was built.

A full-time staff is constantly at work, keeping the church and its contents in good condition.

Many bishops are buried inside the church, in these marble coffins, with statues of themselves on top. [more]