Cologne Cathedral Plans Admission Fee

Cologne Cathedral will start charging an admission fee. This is because of rising costs. Former architect Barbara Schock-Werner opposes the change.

The cathedral receives six million visitors each year. The fees will cover maintenance, security, and operations. Some visitors have been disrespectful, like climbing on the altar. Security guards have reported these incidents. The goal is to protect the cathedral and discourage bad behavior.

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