Cologne Cathedral: Medieval construction, 19th-century revival, and completion (1248–1880)

1. Relics of the Magi brought to Cologne

   Jan 1, 1164Labels: Three Kings, Archbishop of

   • Britannica
   • Shrine Wiki

2. Foundation stone laid for new Gothic cathedral

   Aug 15, 1248Labels: Konrad von, Gothic cathedral

   • Cathedral Site
   • Britannica

3. Choir completed and consecrated for worship

   Sep 27, 1322Labels: Choir cathedral, Consecration

   • Cathedral Site
   • Britannica

4. Medieval work slows; nave remains unfinished

   Jan 1, 1525Labels: Nave unfinished

   • Britannica
   • History Cologne

5. Construction suspended; cathedral left unfinished

   Jan 1, 1560Labels: South tower, Wooden crane

   • Britannica
   • History Cologne

6. Medieval façade plan rediscovered and published

   Sep 1, 1814Labels: Georg Moller, Fa ade

   • LAGIS Hessen
   • Boisser e Wiki

7. Gothic Revival campaign builds public support

   Jan 1, 1820Labels: Sulpiz Boisser, Gothic Revival

   • Britannica
   • Boisser e Wiki

8. Construction officially resumes under Prussian patronage

   Jan 1, 1842Labels: Prussian patronage

   • Britannica
   • Cologne Tourism

9. Central Cathedral Building Society founded to fund completion

   Jan 1, 1842Labels: Zentral-Dombau-Verein, Building society

   • ZDV Wiki
   • Heidelberg UB

10. Interior reconsecrated as building work advances

    Jan 1, 1848Labels: Interior reconsecration

    • Cologne Tourism

11. Cathedral completed after 38-year building drive

    Jan 1, 1880Labels: Cathedral completion, Twin towers

    • UNESCO Archives
    • Cologne Tourism

12. National completion ceremony and rededication held

    Oct 15, 1880Labels: Completion ceremony, Wilhelm I

    • German History
    • Britannica