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CATHEDRAL OF COLOGNE AND PONTOON BRIDGE
OVER THE RHINE, GERMANY
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CATHEDRAL OF COLOGNE AND PON-
TOON BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE, GER-
MANY-Cologne is located on the left bank
of the Rhine. The most important edifice of
all is the cathedral begun in 1248, one of
the finest and largest Gothic structures in
the world. It was completed in the 19th
century. It is in the form of a cross, its
entire length is about 445 feet; breadth, 200
feet; height to ridge of roof, 202 feet; height
of the two western towers, between which
is a grand portal, 520 feet, being thus among
the highest edifices in the world.
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