Cologne Cathedral quarter
The Cologne Cathedral quarter (German: Domumgebung) is the area immediately surrounding Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. When the Gothic cathedral was built, it was closely surrounded by houses and smaller churches. When the cathedral was completed in 1880 as a national symbol, it was freed from adjacent structures and stood isolated, unhampered by traffic. After the inner city was destroyed in World War II, it was rebuilt, with a pedestrian area connecting to the cathedral. In 1970, the Domplatte was constructed as a large concrete surface without steps around the cathedral, which became the location of major open-air events such as Carnival and pop concerts. The design of the cathedral surroundings has remained a challenge for urban planning.
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Domkloster, Cologne Altstadt-Nord (Innenstadt)
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N 50.940802 ° | E 6.95699 ° |
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Blau-Gold-Haus
Domkloster 2
50667 Cologne, Altstadt-Nord (Innenstadt)
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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