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Cologne Cathedral vs Museum Ludwig
Both Cologne Cathedral and Museum Ludwig are rated highly by experts. On balance, Cologne Cathedral is preferred by most writers compared to Museum Ludwig. Cologne Cathedral scores 91 with accolades from 5 publications including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Cologne Cathedral
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Domkloster 3, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Frommer's
"This enormous and enormously remarkable structure is the star of Cologne, the city celebrity with top billing."
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Fodor's
"Built to house what are believed to be the relics of the Magi, the three kings who paid homage to the infant Jesus."
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The other great treasure of the cathedral... is the Gero Cross, a monumental oak crucifix dating from 971.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Its construction lasted more than 600 years (1248-1880). The solemn inauguration finally took place in 1880 in the presence of Emperer William I."
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Afar Magazine
"Climb the stairs and make your way to the front for a full on Gothic assault."
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Afar Magazine
"Great Cathedral The inside of the Cathedral is astonishing."
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Museum Ludwig
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Bischofsgartenstrasse 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Top Choice
"A mecca of 20th-century art, Museum Ludwig presents a tantalising mix of works from all major phases."
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Fodor's
"Its American pop-art collection... rivals that of most American museums."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Housed in a building designed by P. Busmann and G. Haberer, the jagged roof of the Ludwig museum provides a striking contrast with the city's Gothic cathedral and railway station."
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Frommer's
"Exhibits represent nearly every major artist and art movement of the 20th century, and... one of the world’s largest collections of Picasso."
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