Climbing the spired tower

 Gene, Haley, Alex, Bill, Chuck and Kathy climbed the spiral staircase to the top of the tower, all 533 steps. What an adventure that was. When we got back to the ground Haley, Kathy and Chuck's legs were vibrating. What a weird feeling that was. Some spectacular vistas to be seen and experienced! 

Stained glass window inside the Cologne Cathedral

Inside the cathedral

A beautiful fan vault ceiling

A gargoyle protruding from the cathedral

Gothic architecture at its best

The church is viewed from all over the city

The building began in 1248 and took over 600 years to complete.

Cologne Cathedral is the largest church in Norther Europe

Dedicated to the Saints Peter and Mary the cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Archbishop of Cologne.