page_title: Timeline of Cologne
section_title: 20th century
hierarchical_section_title: Timeline of Cologne / 20th century
caption_attribution_description: The Kölner Dom (Cologne Cathedral) stands seemingly undamaged (although having been directly hit several times and damaged severely) while entire area surrounding it is completely devastated. The Hauptbahnhof (Köln Central Station) and Hohenzollern Bridge lie damaged to the north and east of the cathedral. Germany, 24 April 1945.
context_page_description: The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Cologne, Germany.
caption: Overview of Cologne, April 1945
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