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Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry
- Cologne Cathedral will charge tourists €12 for entry starting July 1, with separate entry points for full access.
- The fee is intended to cover maintenance, security, and daily operations, with the building's annual upkeep estimated at €16 million.
- Worshippers will still have free entry, and certain dates will offer discounts or waivers.
- Exceptions and discounts will apply on dates such as Twelfth Night, Labor Day, and German Unity Day.
- The policy follows a broader trend in Europe of churches seeking funds amid maintenance costs and overtourism concerns.
- Cologne Cathedral plans to maintain separate entrances to manage access for prayer versus sightseeing.
- The cathedral notes Germany uses church taxes, donations, and subsidies as major revenue sources.
- Other major European churches also charge entry fees or ask for donations, illustrating varied practices.
- Cologne Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site and faces ongoing maintenance needs.
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