Shrine of the Three Kings
Dreikönigsschrein
Elaborate golden reliquary in Cologne Cathedral, traditionally believed to contain the bones of the Biblical Magi.

📜 Historic reliquary in Cologne Cathedral, housing the alleged bones of the Biblical Magi.
🔍 Considered a high point of Mosan art and one of the largest reliquaries in the Western world.

Why Go

✨ See an exquisitely crafted medieval golden shrine
🏛️ Explore the famous Cologne Cathedral, built to house these relics
📖 Discover centuries of religious history and art

Tips

🗓️ Visit on January 6th (Magi feast) to see the reliquary partly open, revealing the skulls.

Cost

💰 Access to the cathedral is free.

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