Cathedrals of Germany

Map of Germany

Berlin Dom or Berlin Cathedral

The Cathedral was built between 1894 and 1905 and is located on an island (Museum island) in the river Spree near Berlin, Germany. The river Spree originates on the Czech border and meanders through the city of Berlin. Tourists can enjoy a lovely ferry boat ride or cruise up the river.

The large "Protestant St. Peter's" measures 114 m long and 73 m wide. The dome is intricately decorated with mosaics. Other notable artworks include Sauer's Organ, the Neo-Baroque pulpit and stained glass windows. The main altar dates from 1850. An excellent view of the dome and entire interior can be had from the dome'sgallery (270 steps). The most impressive are the tombs of Frederick I and his queen, Sophie Charlotte.

Timing : Mon-Sat: 9 am-8 pm, Sun and holidays: 12-8 pm. Closes at 7 pm in winter (October-March).

Ticket Rate : € 5

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Ulm cathedral, Germany (161.5 m high spire, World's highest)

This large Protestant church has 768 steps going to a height of 143 m. Road access from Zurich/Innsbruck, Switzerland.

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Cathedral bells

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Regensburg Cathedral, Bavaria

The Cathedral built between 1341 and 1487 is located at Bavaria, Germany. The Gothic Cahtedral is dedicated to St Peter and is a World Heritage Site. Length: 85.4 m, Width: 34.8 m, Nave height: 31.85 m, Tower height: 105 m. Stained glass windows, Full-length figures of saints, Scenes from the childhood of Christ and various saints, martyrdom of apostles etc.

Timing : Mon-Sat: 7 am Mass, Sun & Holidays: 10 am Mass with Cathedral Choir; 12 pm Mass.

Entry free

Access : 110 km from Munich/Munchen or near Ulm

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Cologne Cathedral (157.4 m spire height)

Cathedral is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Construction of the present Gothic church began in the 13th century and took, with interruptions, more than 600 years to complete. Cologne has 31 museums, with exhibits ranging from archeological findings to contemporary art. It is possible to climb a spiral staircase to a viewing platform about 98 metres above the ground. It is dedicated to Saint Peter and the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is 144.5 metres long, 86.5 m wide and its towers are approximately 157.4 m tall.

It is the largest Gothic church in Germany; tallest Roman Catholic cathedral in the world; tallest twin tower façade in the world; 3rd highest church tower.

Cologne (German:Köln) is the largest city in the Rhineland region of Germany. It is located 17 miles north of Bonn and 117 miles northwest of Frankfurt.

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Timings : Cathedral: Nov-Apr 6 am-7:30 pm; May-Oct: 6 am-10 pm, except during services.
Treasury: daily 10 am-6 pm; closed Good Friday.
Tower: May-Sep 9 am-6 pm; Mar-Apr, Oct 9 am-5 pm; Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec: 9 am-4 pm

Ticket rate : Cathedral - Entry free. Combined tower climb and treasury museum : €5

The Cologne cathedral's main treasure is a golden reliquary containing the remains of the Three Magi of Christmas story fame.

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Aachen Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aachen chapel was the church of coronation for 30 German kings and 12 queens (marble throne is at the upper gallery). The shrine of virgin Mary in the Cathedral contains the four great Aachen relics: St. Mary's cloak, Christ's swaddling clothes, St. John the Baptist's beheading cloth and Christ's loincloth (the next show will be in 2014). Emperor Charlemagne started the construction of the Palatine chapel. The interior of the chapel is embellished by coloured marbles that Charlemagne probably ordered to be brought from Rome and Ravenna.

At the Gothic Choir,the walls are filled with 13 colorful windows that rise 100 feet high (1414). Barbarossa's Chandelier, a huge (4.2-meter diameter) bronze circlet commissioned by Frederick Barbarossa to celebrate Charlemagne's canonization.

The Bust of Charlemagne (made of silver and gold) and the Persephone sarcophagus and Cross of Lothair (990 AD, made from gold and inlaid with precious stones, the dark-blue velvet chasuble with embroidered pearls. Height: 50 cm, width: 38.5 cm, depth: 2.3 cm. Engraved crucifixion on the rear of the cross) are at the Cathedral treasury.

Entry : Free, €2 fee for photography. Timings : 7 am-7 pm

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Pulpit covered in gold and studded with jewels and precious objects, including ancient glass bowls! (1020 AD) from Emperor Heinrich II.

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Cross of Lothair on display in the Cathedral Treasury Museum

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Shrine of Virgin Mary

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Our Lady of Aachen

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Four relics of Aachen

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Reliquary of Charlemagne Silver gilted 125 cm height

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Three towers reliquary

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Aachan Cathedral

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Hildesheim Cathedral (St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim)
UNESCO World Heritage Site

St Mary's Cathedral was built between 1010 and 1020 in the Romanesque style characteristic of the Ottonic Romanesque architecture of Niedersachsen. It was in fact completely destroyed during a 22 March 1945 air raid, but was rebuilt between 1950 and 1960.

The St Mary's Cathedral has many famous works of art, including its bronze doors commissioned by Bishop Bernward in 1015, a bronze column with reliefs depicting the life of Christ, two large wheel-shaped candelabras from the 11th century, the sarcophagus of St Godehard, the St Epiphanius's shrine from the 12th century and the Baptismal Font from 1225. Within its courtyard is the Anne's chapel (Annenkapelle), first erected in 1321, which was one of the few structures undamaged by the bombings. There is also a 1000-year-old rose bush, which symbolises the prosperity of Hildesheim.

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11th century wheel-shaped candelabra

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Bronze door

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The Cathedral is located near Gottingen, mid way between Frankfurt and Berlin.

Speyer Cathedral
UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Cathedral has a length of 134 m width (external) of 37.62 m, height of two eastern spires 71.2 m. Now a Basilica with four towers and two domes. Speyer Cathedral was founded by Conrad II in 1030 AD. The church was remodeled at the end of the 11th century. The cathedral served as the burial place for German Emperors for nearly 30 years. The chime of the cathedral is composed of nine bells of which the larger four were cast in 1822 by Peter Lindemann. The Emperor Bell has a weight of 5350 kg and a diameter of 208 cm.

Location : 100 km from Frankfurt on the Karlsruhe road in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate.

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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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