decides how the cathedral's public image should best be preserved. and that's an issue that has long concerned writer and cabaret artist martin sheinkopf skiing he's lived in cologne for decades. that's the computer bob the gee how many of the cathedral advisory board claimed that they have the authority to interpret that but that's not correct the board does represent the religious side of things but there are also artistic and political considerations and all sides have a legitimate claim when it comes to making decisions on those various issues and. the distinctive silhouette towers over colognes postwar concrete landscape from every direction the cathedral dominates the skyline and imposing landmark at the heart of the city.