Cologne CathedralvsMuseum Schnutgen
Both Cologne Cathedral and Schnutgen Museum are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Schnutgen Museum ranks marginally higher than Cologne Cathedral. Schnutgen Museum is ranked #2 in Cologne with praise from 5 reviewers like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Cologne Cathedral
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Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
The Guardian
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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Afar Magazine "Climb the stairs and make your way to the front for a full on Gothic assault." Full review
Afar Magazine "Great Cathedral The inside of the Cathedral is astonishing." Full review
Afar Magazine "No trip to Köln is complete without a visit to Der Dom." Full review
The Guardian "The present cathedral was begun in 1248 in a self-consciously French style, the choir exterior a pack of flying buttresses...the greatest treasure is a casket of the supposed skulls of the Three Kings"
Museum Schnutgen
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's
Cacilienstrasse 29, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Lonely Planet "A repository of medieval religious art and sculpture." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This old Romanesque church houses a museum devoted to religious art from the 6 -19C." Full review
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Don't miss the wooden madonnas that illustrate the «tender style» in the Cologne statuary.
Afar Magazine "Collections and special exhibitions are beautifully displayed, and provide a lively overview of the major artistic themes of the Middle Ages, when Cologne was a leading city of Europe. " Full review
Fodor's "A treasure house of medieval art from the Rhine region, the museum has an ideal setting in a 12th-century basilica." Full review
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Don't miss the crucifix from the St. Georg Kirche or the original stained-glass windows and carved figures from the Dom.
Frommer's "Houses a small, splendid sampling of sacred art from the early Middle Ages to the baroque...images in stained glass will give you an idea of the artistic blessings bestowed upon "Holy Cologne."" Full review
