In May 1964, construction work began on the underground Cologne Stadtbahn, which initiated new concepts of the cathedral surroundings, especially since the tram running close to it would be no longer needed. The Domplatte was constucted between 1968 and 1970, as an elevation of the pedestrian terrain to the level of the cathedral portals, which had been accessible only by stairs. (previous | next | back to album | 2020:09:25 18:49:16 | 58% of an album)