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Kölner Dom
High Gothic, begun in 1248 and not finished until 1880. Six hundred years of one blueprint.
- 157 mtwin spires, the tallest building on earth in 1880. held the record 4 years. still flexing.
- UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, and Germany's most-visited landmark. it's next to the train station. I'm there weekly.
- 533steps up the south tower for the view over the Rhine. I counted. send help.
- WWIIstruck 14 times, yet it never fell. so no, I'm not quitting either.
The landmark of the city I design from.