The city had been devastated by German bombing during the Second World War and its newly built cathedral, which was to be a symbol of its phoenix - like rise from the ashes, was still awaiting the final touches before its opening.
The city had been devastated by German bombing during the Second World War and its newly built cathedral, which was to be a symbol of its phoenix - like make a comeback after a disaster that almost led to a tragic end, was still awaiting the final touches before its opening.