Secrets Unearthed Medieval CathedralsSeason 1, Episode 5 - Medieval Cathedrals

This episode investigates Europe’s masterpiece of gothic engineering, Cologne Cathedral, pulling apart its stones, tiles and pillars to explore the secrets of the medieval architects. With the largest façade of any church in the world and spires that tower 157 metres over the city, Cologne Cathedral is the pinnacle of gothic cathedral engineering. The cavernous structure - equivalent to the size of 500 houses - took more than 600 years to build and, on completion, it was the tallest building on Earth.

Secrets Unearthed Medieval Cathedrals was broadcast on SBS ONE at Monday 12 September 2022, 05:00. This episode was initially placed on Friday 6 November 2020.