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Cologne Cathedral remains closed to tourists after terror warning. Church services are still possible. But in between, the landmark in Cologne will be closed to visitors due to the tense security situation. Normally, the cathedral is visited by more than 100,000 people from Christmas to New Year. The cathedral is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The security authorities had received indications of a possible attack plan by an Islamist group on Cologne Cathedral and a church in Vienna. In Austria, four people were arrested during investigations against an Islamist networ...

The iconic cathedral in the western German city of Cologne is set to remain closed to tourists for the time being following warnings of a possible terrorist attack. "All liturgical services will take place, unfortunately tourist visits are not possible," the cathedral's head of security, Oliver Gassen, told dpa on Tuesday. Between services, the building would be closed, he added. Cologne's Cathedral, a major tourist draw located right next to the city's central train station, is usually visited

Sightseeing visits were barred at Germany's landmark cathedral in Cologne and Christmas Eve worshippers faced security checks to get into midnight Mass there Sunday as police responded to indications of a potential attack. However, a top security official urged people not to shy away from holiday celebrations out of fear. Churchgoers attended multiple services at…

Sightseeing visits were barred at Germany's landmark cathedral in Cologne and Christmas Eve worshippers faced security checks to get into midnight Mass there Sunday as police responded to indications of a potential attack.However a top security official urged people not to shy away from holiday celebrations out of fear, The Associated Press said.Churchgoers attended multiple services at the cathedral despite the ban on visits purely for sightseeing, a day after police descended on the cathedral and searched it with sniffer dogs.

There are fears of a potential attack by Islamic extremists.