In which German city is the monumental high-Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter, which survived 14 aerial bomb hits during World War II, located?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Cologne
- Step 1: Construction of Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) began in 1248 to house the relics of the Three Magi, but halted in 1473 before being completed according to original plans in 1880.
- Step 2: With its twin 157-meter Gothic spires, it was the tallest building in the world from 1880 to 1884 and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Answer
Cologne
Why not the others: 'Munich' Munich is home to the Frauenkirche, but not Cologne Cathedral; 'Berlin' Berlin hosts the Museum Island World Heritage complex, not Cologne Cathedral; 'Frankfurt' Frankfurt contains St. Bartholomew's Cathedral (Kaiserdom), which is not Cologne Cathedral.
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