Cologne Cathedral Photo Gallery

Explore stunning images of the interior, exterior, stained glass, and night illuminations of Germany's most beautiful landmark.

Inside Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral inside central nave

The Central Nave

Looking east towards the high altar

Inside Cologne Cathedral pillars and aisles

Soaring Pillars

The massive clustered columns

Cologne Cathedral floor mosaic details

Floor Mosaic

Intricate tile work in the choir

Cologne Cathedral tower stairs inside

The Tower Climb

The 533-step spiral stone staircase

Art, Windows & Treasures

Shrine of the Three Kings Cologne Cathedral

Shrine of the Three Kings

The golden medieval reliquary

Cologne Cathedral Richter stained glass window

The Richter Window

Modern stained glass masterpiece (2007)

Gero Crucifix detail inside Cologne Cathedral

The Gero Crucifix

The oldest monumental crucifix (970 AD)

Exterior Views & Night Time

Cologne Cathedral and bridge view

The Classic View

With the Hohenzollern Bridge

Cologne Cathedral sunset exterior

Sunset Silhouette

The 157-meter twin towers

Cologne Cathedral night illumination

Night Illumination

The facade glowing in the dark

Cologne Cathedral skyline sunset

Rhine River Skyline

Dominating the cityscape

Cologne Cathedral tower panoramic view

Tower View

Panorama from 97 meters high