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The rediscovered #Christian baptistery in #Cologne (6th c.) offers a rare glimpse into the architectural and liturgical practices of #EarlyChristianity northern Europe. The baptismal basin at its heart is one of the oldest Christian #relics north of the Alps. I was lucky to visit the site during the #DayOfTheOpenMonument in 2024. Here are some impressions and a brief overview of the history of the baptistery:
🌍 https://www.fabriziomusacchio.com/weekend_stories/told/2024-11-10-cologne_baptistery/