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. Choir VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The massive oak
stalls were built Practical Information
in 1308–11. Kölner Dom.
They are backed Open 6am–7:30pm daily. 8
by beautiful Domforum (Visitors’ Center):
painted walls. Tel 0221-92 58 47 30.
Treasury: Domkloster 4. Tel 0221-
92 58 47 30. Open 10am–6pm
daily. & 8 Tower: Open May–
Sep: 9am–6pm; Oct–Apr: 9am–
4pm. & ∑ koelner-dom.de

. Shrine of the Three Kings
This huge Romanesque reliquary
was made by Nikolaus von Verdun
in 1181–1220, to hold the relics of
the Three Kings. These were brought
to Cologne from Italy in 1164 by
Emperor Friedrich I Barbarossa.

High Altar
The Gothic altar dates back to the
consecration of the chancel. The frieze
depicts the Coronation of the Virgin Mary,
flanked by the twelve Apostles.

. Altar of the City Patrons
This magnificent altarpiece (c.1442) by
Stephan Lochner depicts The Adoration
of the Magi. When the panels are
closed, it shows The Annunciation.

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