The dove fountain in front of the cathedral is an integral part of the landscape. It is a small spiral depression.

This fountain can be found at the western end of the cathedral and can be translated as pigeon fountain. The name allegedly alludes to a pigeon shaped foundation stone, although I reckon it's conveniently placed for our avian friends to use. The fountain is a roughly circular shape decorated with a repeating geometric mosaic surround a sculpture of an inward spiral swirly thing. The fountain water follows the path of the spiral before disappearing down the outlet at the centre of the sculpture. Strangely mesmerising.

This church is huge and beautiful! You can go inside for free, so go on! It’s really crowded all the time, but it worth it anyway!

(Translated by Google) The pigeon fountain is beautiful to look at because of its spiral, it looks great and an attractive effect, whether large or small, you try to run after the spiral is sometimes funny to look at (Original) Der taubenbrunnen ist schön anzusehen durch seine Spirale wirkt er toll und eine anziehende Wirkung ob gross oder klein man probiert es dann auf der Spirale nachzulaufen ist manchmal lustig anzusehen

Beautiful fountain in front of the Duomo I went to see this fountain with my girlfriend during a holiday in Cologne. The sculpture is located in front of the main entrance to the German city's Cathedral. The work represents a kind of spiral plate that descends from the sides towards the center. Unfortunately, during the winter season there is no flowing water. The effect is certainly very beautiful.

This church is too big and huge. It doesn't fit in the frame when you take a photo and there are too many people around the church all the time. You can go upstairs but the steps are very narrow and in summer it is too hot and crowded, it is not recommended to go with children as you have to carry them, they cannot walk. If you are not fit, it is better not to go in.

The pigeon fountain was built in 1953 by Ewald Mataré.

(Translated by Google) Nice to look at. (Original) Schön anzusehen.

(Translated by Google) Very nice as the water runs (Original) Muy lindo como el agua corre

Funny little fountain. The children enjoy running along the spirals.

A beautiful fountain. Children can cool their overheated feet a little.

The Tauben Brunnen is right next to the Kreuz Blume on Kardinal Höffner Platz. Greetings from Bergisch

A small, beautiful, inconspicuous fountain in the heart of Cologne. Very meditative and decelerating in all the hustle and bustle around it! Freely accessible and barrier-free.

Extremely nice concept

It’s a very unique attraction in front of the cathedral. It looks like a ancient spiral design, and pigeons like to drink from the current water.

One of the oldest churches in Europe

One of the most beautiful tourist places I have visited

A small, barely 20 cm deep fountain with a beautiful spiral - so a little bonus, there were even two pigeons in the fountain during the visit :)

Very nice))

(Translated by Google) Gud (Original) Гуд

(Translated by Google) A fountain of a different kind. (Original) Ein Brunnen der etwas anderen Art.

(Translated by Google) The pigeon well was designed by Ewald Matare`! (Original) Der Taubenbrunnen wurde entworfen von Ewald Matare`!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

Super

It was a quick trip, but that was enough You can go inside for free recommended ❤️

Это визитка города Кёльн. Великая архетиктура. Очень впечатляет.

Дуже гарно, вражає красотою, ніколи такого не бачила, рекомендую всім

(Translated by Google) Great design. (Original) Tolles Design.

(Translated by Google) When I came here as a child with my parents (70s and 80s) there was still a pigeon well. The pigeons have with sparrows (which are no longer available here either) drank and bathed here. At that time the well had served its purpose. Today the pigeons are almost no longer there. Nowadays I would rather rename the fountain to the tourist screw, like the ones standing around here at the fountain. .... Wallrafplatz is also very close by. (The place at the entrance of the HoheStrasse) There was once a children's program on the site "The Sparrow from Wallrafplatz" The square used to be teeming with sparrows. Today they are no longer there. Pity! (Original) Als ich als Kind mit meinen Eltern hier vorbei gekommen bin ( 70iger und 80iger) da war es noch ein Taubenbrunnen. Die Tauben haben mit Spatzen ( die es nebenbei hier auch nicht mehr gibt) hier getrunken und gebadet. Damals hatte der Brunnen noch seinen Zweck erfüllt. Heute sind die Tauben dort fast nicht mehr vorhanden. Ich würde den Brunnen heutzutage eher umbenennen in die Touristenschraube, so wie die hier an dem Brunnen immer rumstehen. .... Ganz in der Nähe ist auch der Wallrafplatz. (Der Platz am Eingang der HoheStrasse) Es gab zu dem Platz mal eine Kindersendung " Der Spatz vom Wallrafplatz" Es wimmelte früher auf dem Platz von Spatzen. Heute gibt es sie dort nicht mehr. Schade!

(Translated by Google) It's a pity, because of the quarantine, it is closed for tourists, only parishioners are allowed to participate in the church service. (Original) Жаль из-за карантина закрыто для посещения туристами, пускают только прихожан для участия в церковной службе.

Nice little fountain next to Kölner Dom for pigeons, also little kids like to play there.

(Translated by Google) Relatively little water creates a great effect due to its spiral guidance. (Original) Relativ wenig Wasser erzeugt durch seine Spiralführung einen großen Effekt.

(Translated by Google) What did I play a lot here when we were in town? Nice. (Original) Was habe ich hier früher viel gespielt wenn wir in der Stadt waren. Schön.

(Translated by Google) The beautiful cathedral and the beautiful architecture are something to disappoint (Original) Piękna katedra piękne budownictwo jestna czym zawieść wzrok

(Translated by Google) ⛪️ Cologne Dommmmmm ..... (Original) ⛪️ Kölner Dommmmmm .....

(Translated by Google) Also an eye-catcher in the evening (Original) Auch bei Abend ein Hingucker

If you have time, watch a song performed by this street music band on the Cologne Cathedral square. It creates a very peaceful atmosphere...