Germany's greatest gothic cathedral

I recently visited Cologne, where one of the must-see tourist attractions is the city's cathedral. Known as Germany's greatest gothic cathedral, it took over 600 years to construct and was completed in 1880 with a national celebration.

Despite the fact that it was pouring with rain when I visited, the cathedral was stunning. I spent a long time standing outside under my umbrella, amazed by its size and the impact that the cathedral created. I was constantly spotting new details everywhere: water pouring through the mouths of gargoyles, rows of detailed sculptures around the double doors, a gold bishop... The level of detail was brilliant.

Inside, the ceiling was unbelievably high and statues adorned the walls as you walked passed. The lighting seemed to purposefully spotlight certain sculptures and it was just dark enough for the candles to make an impression.

If you ever find yourself in Cologne, the cathedral is definitely not to be missed.