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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

The Cathedral of Reims, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, holds a unique place in French history as the traditional site for the coronation of French monarchs. Its construction began in 1211 and it became renowned for its stunning stained glass windows and the Smiling Angel, a famous statue on its facade. (Can you spot it? 😉) Story continues in the comments. — #reims #reimscity #reimstourisme #cathedraledereims #reimscathedral #frenchlife #frenchhistory #frencharchitecture | Saving Castles