Cathedrals of Germany

Regensburg Cathedral

This Gothic cathedral, dedicated to St. Peter, has a length of 86 m, width of 34.8 m and two bell towers of height 105 m. The cathedral's main attraction is ancient stained glass windows, famous Smiling Angel, tombs of bishops and Erminold Maria painting of Mary (1280 AD). Regensburg Cathedral is 80 km from Numberg.

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Schwerin Cathedral

This 12th century cathedral is dedicated to Virgin Mary and St John with a 117.5 m high spire. The cathedral has 5 bells and an organ. Located 150 km from Berlin.

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Lübeck Cathedral

The 17 m Crixifix of Bernt Notke, Funeral chapels are the attractions. Lubeck cathedral is 60 km from Hamburg/Schwerin Cathedral. Renovated in 1982.

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Ancient Astronomical clock

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Golden Lion

Schleswig Cathedral

The bell tower is 112 m high with a panorama platform to view the city and the bells above (on a guided tour). The Blue Madonna is most famous paintings of Jurgen Ovens, The Saviour of the Rainbow can be seen at the cathedral. 180 km from Hamburg.

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Cenotaph of Frederick I (was the King of Denmark and Norway, 1550 AD)

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Famous Bordesholm Altar - is 12.60 m high in oak and depicts biblical history from Christ's arrest to Ascension.

Paderborn Cathedral

The cathedral is 104 m long and 52 m wide and has a 12th century tower of 93 m height. Gothic 15th century altar, Relics of Saint Liborius are a kept in a 32 m long crypt are the main attractions. Video 1 >> 2 >> 3

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Angel with a cross

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Relics on display

Paderborn Cathedral

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Grave of Bishop Dietrich IV

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"Window of Three Hares" depicting three hares in motion in a triangle. Each hare is shown as having two ears, although only three ears are visible in total.

Cathedral of Magdeburg

The 10th century Gothic cathedral has spires of 99.25 m and 100.98 m high. The Cathedral is dedicated to St. Maurice and St. Catherine located 120 km from Berlin. Cathedral is rich in art both antique and modern - sculptures of St. Maurice, St. Catherine, The Clever and Stupid Virgins and the miracle-working Madonna. The famous war memorial designed by Ernst Barlach in 1929 and the crucifix made by Jürgen Weber in 1988.

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Grave of Emperor Otto I the Great

Cathedral of Trier

UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the oldest and largest cathedral in Germany.

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