The Cologne Cathedral stands as Northern Europe’s grandest Gothic church, boasting the world’s most expansive church façade thanks to its two towering spires. Work on the Cologne Cathedral commenced in 1248, only to stall around 1560 and remain incomplete. Remarkably, it wasn’t until 1880 that the cathedral was finished according to its initial Medieval blueprint, marking over six centuries of construction. (Video courtesy of ilo.ln) | History In Pictures

91K views · 4.5K reactions | Cologne Cathedral is one of Germany's best-known sights! Construction began in 1248, but the Gothic-style church was not completed until 1880. We travel through time to show you the UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the mid-19th century to the present day. | DW Travel | Facebook