Journey to the Cathedrals - 4th MVT by Dean W. Smith
4. Dom Kirch Cologne The Gothic Cologne Cathedral houses the golden Shrine of the Three Magi and other numerous outstanding art treasures. It is Germany's largest Cathedral, five-aisled Gothic basilica with triple aisled transept. I visited this Dom Kirch in summer and winter. At first look at the Cathedral it has a very scary look. Because of the pollution and wars over the years the Cologne Cathedral is almost black on the outside. It gives off an ominous feel. However, once you enter the interior you are treated by many beautiful sights and mediaeval sculptures. This movement starts with that ominous march feeling, but then goes to a flowing melody of the interior. The themes go back and forth depicting the beauty and mediaeval.