Illustrated Cologne Cathedral scene — AI-generated artwork behind this landmark's word search puzzle
Cologne Cathedral (Cologne), as a word search. 12 words drawn from architectural features, history, and surrounding places sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Located in Cologne.
Words to find: CATHEDRAL, COLOGNE, KOLN, GOTHIC, SPIRES, FLYINGBUTTRESS, TRACERY, STAINEDGLASS, ORGAN, RELICS, UNESCO, WORLDHERITAGE.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Cologne Cathedral word list, defined
CATHEDRAL/kəˈθiːdrəl/ · noun
The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne (cathedra) and serving as the central church of a Christian diocese. Related: minster, basilica, duomo.
COLOGNE/kəˈloʊn/ · noun
A scented liquid, typically lighter than perfume, made of alcohol and fragrant oils and worn on the skin; also, short for eau de cologne. Related: fragrance, perfume, scent, aftershave.
GOTHIC/ˈɡɒtɪk/ · adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the Gothic style, especially in architecture, art, or literature. In the UK, also describing a style of music that originated in the late 1970s, characterized by its dark and introspective sound. Related: Gothic, Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance.
SPIRES/ˈspaɪrz/ · noun
A spire is a tapering structure, typically pointed, that rises from the roof of a building, especially a church or other place of worship. Spires can also refer to the pointed or tapering part of a mountain or rock. Related: turrets, minarets, steeples, pointings.
TRACERY/ˈtræsəri/ · noun
Decorative stonework, especially in Gothic architecture, consisting of intricate patterns of interlocking ribs and arches. Related: ornamentation, carving, masonry.
ORGAN/ɔːɡən/ · noun, verb
A self-contained unit with distinct parts, especially a part of the body, such as the heart or liver. To provide or arrange for the provision of something, especially food or other necessities. Related: instrument, apparatus, device, system.
RELICS/ˈrɛlɪks/ · noun
Objects that have survived from an earlier time, especially one of historical or cultural interest. Items that remain from a past era or event. Related: remains, antiquities, artifacts, monuments.