"We have reached a point where the reserves of Cologne Cathedral will be depleted in the foreseeable future. The cathedral has experienced six consecutive years of losses since 2019, prompting the chapter to implement entrance fees to cover increasing costs of operating, maintaining and securing the facility."
"The 157-meter cathedral has towered over Germany's western city of Cologne for centuries. Built starting 1248, the Gothic cathedral's construction was not finalized until 1880. It is among the few buildings in Cologne that survived World War II and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site."
"Entrance to the cathedral will remain free of charge for churchgoers, worshippers and members of the Central Cathedral Building Association. Provost Guido Assmann noted that tourists make up about 99% of the cathedral's visitors, who number approximately 6.6 million annually."
Cologne Cathedral, a 157-meter Gothic structure built between 1248 and 1880, will implement an entrance fee starting in the second half of 2026. The cathedral chapter announced this decision to address increasing operational, maintenance, and security expenses. The facility attracts approximately 6.6 million visitors annually, with tourists comprising 99% of visitors. Entrance will remain free for worshippers, churchgoers, and association members. The cathedral has experienced six consecutive years of losses since 2019, depleting its financial reserves. The specific fee amount has not yet been announced. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of few Cologne buildings surviving World War II, the cathedral remains a major tourist attraction.
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