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Comment: the Sarcophagus of the Magi, a large gilded sarcophagus dating from the 13th century, and the largest reliquary in the Western world. It is thought to hold the remains of the Three Wise Men, whose bones and 2000 years old clothes were discovered at the opening of the shrine in 1864.
  
CRW_8722b * As expected, the nave at 43m makes for a spectacular site.

IMG_1397b * Beautifuly deacorations everywhere...

CRW_8742b * from the heights of the nave...

CRW_8743b * to the many side altars...

CRW_8740b * and many stained glass windowns accompanied by...

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CRW_8745b * A sight I remember from my 1957 visit is this statue decorated with jewels given by the congregation of the church.

KolnCathedral * Leaving the over 500 foot towers for now...

IMG_1390 * we walk among the crowds enjoying the warm weather.

IMG_1418 * Speaking of walking, stay out of the bike lane Carol!

IMG_1388 * to our first Kölsch brewpub for lunch.