Cathedrals

We saw a number of unbelievable cathedrals while in Germany, most notably the Dom in Cologne, Speyer and Worms. It is impossible to describe the splendor and the sheer beauty of these structures that have endured hundreds and hundreds of years and most notably, the bombs of World War II.

There is something sublime about touring these sacred places that were once bombarded by America and our allies.

The magnificent Koln Dom.

The Dom in Koln (Cologne) is nothing but breath taking, spectacular, a jaw dropping sight! This photo does not do justice to this immense structure that has soared above the Koln horizon for hundreds and hundreds of years. It even withstood the bombs of WWII while the rest of the city lay in ruin.

Jordan and Jerry make their way to Speyer.

The Speyer Cathedral is also known as the Dom of Kings as German royalty was once crowned in this beautiful place. The basement crypt holds a number of the kings who have long since passed on to their eternal glory.

This photo was taken inside the Speyer Cathedral. You are definitely rewarded for looking up. The stone work and murals (added much later in the Speyer history) are nothing less than exquisite.

The Worms Cathedral.

The Worms Cathedral sustained quite a bit of damage in WWII, but has been lovingly restored. It is surrounded by more modern structures that cannot hold a candle to this old beauty.