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- Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will begin charging an entrance fee in the second half of 2026, according to its chapter.
- The fee will cover rising maintenance, security, and operating costs after six years of losses since 2019.
- It attracts about 6.6 million visitors annually, 99% of whom are tourists.
- Entrance remains free for churchgoers and for members of the Central Cathedral Building Association.
