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World War II Ruins of St. Martin Church in Cologne Emerges Anew

This holy place has seemingly been brought back to life! In the aftermath of World War II, the Great St. Martin Church in Cologne, Germany, was completely devastated by the ravages of war; it was carefully repaired and revitalized.

The images, side by side, depict the profound impact of restoration on collective memory from 1946 and its radiant appearance in 2021. Today, visitors worldwide flock to Cologne to witness the miraculous rebirth of the Great St. Martin Church.

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