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How long did it take to build Cologne Cathedral?

View from Cologne Cathedral
Date:
Mar 26, 2022

The construction took 632 years

Construction of the cathedral began in 1248. It was completed in 1880. In between, there was a 300-year interruption in construction from 1528 to 1823.

This is probably the longest construction period for any building after the Great Wall of China.