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Cologne Cathedral

Interviews conducted by Kate BowenAugust 16, 2007

In a recent survey, Germans chose the Cologne Cathedral as their favorite tourist destination in the country. Here's was visitors had to say about the third tallest Gothic church in the world.

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Cologne boasts the second largest Gothic cathedral in GermanyImage: dpa

It's great. It's the third time we've been here. I belong to an organization that keeps up the cathedral, because it needs a lot of repairs. -- Carmen, Seville, Spain

You get a first impression and you're very impressed. But when you analyze the details you're more impressed. You can imagine all the work and energy people needed to fulfil the project. I think I need a week to see the cathedral -- to come every day and get more information about the history, and details about the windows and sculptures. It's fascinating! -- Carmen, Germany

It's beautiful, absolutely lovely. Just the size of it -- it's so gorgeous. -- Jenny and Bill, Adelaide, Australia

It's quite tall. I've seen it many times now because I live here. It's very impressive from the inside because when you're in there it's so quiet, but at the same time it's so huge. It's nice to have this quietness is such a massive building and this together makes a really special impression. -- Fabian, Cologne, Germany

It's very impressive. Such a tall building! -- Zhen Fan, China

We're really impressed. It's a very beautiful cathedral. There are a lot of Sinti and Roma in it today who want to be blessed because today is Assumption Day. We're from Bavaria. It's a holiday for us and we stopped by Cologne. It's very impressive. -- Susanne and Carolin, Germany