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Twelve days of Christmas: Three Kings, Cologne

Twelve days of Christmas: Three Kings, Cologne

The supposed remains of all three of the Kings / Magi / wise men are the most treasured relics in Cologne Cathedral. The relics themselves are in a massive gold chest, studded with precious gems, all behind stout iron bat the back of the main altar.

The cathedral treasury has more rich ornamentation with depictions of the adoration.

Twelve days of Christmas: Three Kings, Cologne