Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany.

Cologne Cathedral, Germany: Ticket prices & visitor planning guide

Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany is a Catholic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site recognized as a major monument of German Catholicism and Gothic architecture. This Cologne Cathedral guide delivers fundamental practical information for your first visit, including the latest opening hours, ticket prices, transport…
Buildwas Abbey in Shropshire, England.

Buildwas Abbey guide: Ticket prices, hours, parking & tips

This Buildwas Abbey guide gives you the important details for visiting Shropshire's finest Cistercian Abbey. Opening hours, free entry, parking, Romanesque architecture infrmation, and what to see. Overview: History, what to expect, and unique features of Buildwas Abbey Buildwas Abbey is the substantially ruined, yet…
Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

7 of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England

Discover seven of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England. Explore the history and architecture of these great religious sites, including Rievaulx and Fountains. The Cistercian order arrived in England in the 12th century. They founded houses in remote, often wild, locations. Their goal was…