The most beautiful cathedrals and churches in Germany
The most famous cathedrals of Germany
In Germany you will find some of the largest and most magnificent cathedrals in Europe. Here you will find not only Gothic cathedrals such as in Cologne, but also amazing baroque buildings such as in Passau. Let's take a look at the most beautiful churches and cathedrals in Germany.
Cologne Cathedral
The magnificent Gothic cathedral of St. Peter
St. Peter's Cathedral, shortly the Cologne Cathedral, is a magnificent Gothic cathedral and the seat of the Archbishop. It stands near the river on the western bank of the Rhine, on the northern edge of the former Roman colony and in the immediate vicinity of the main railway station. With a length of 147 m and a tower height of 157 m, is one of the largest Gothic churches on the world. continue reading
Cathedral of St. Stephen in Passau
The cathedral with the largest organs in Europe
St. Stephen cathedral is located in the Domplatz Square between the Danube and the Inns rivers. It has three towers with green-colored dunes. The church became the cathedral, the site of the Bishop's Department, in the first half of the 8th century, when a bishopric was established in Passau. The interior of the three-aisled church is the largest inner Baroque space north of the Alps. It is decorated with rich stucco and paintings. continue reading
Ulm Minster
The Tallest Church of the World
Ulm Minster is a Lutheran dome in the German city of Ulm, built in Gothic style. In the church sense, it is not a cathedral because this church has never been the seat of a bishop. Originally, it was a Catholic dome, and during the Reformation it went into the hands of Protestants. Thanks to a 161.5 meter high tower, it is the tallest church in the world. The dome is 123 m long and 48 m wide. It covers approximately 8260 m². Its construction began in 1377 and was completed in 1890. continue reading
Dresden Frauenkirche
One of the most important Baroque buildings in Germany
The Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary) is an Evangelical Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany. It is one of the symbols of the Saxon metropolis. The dome of the church, called die Steinerne Glocke or stone bell, is one of the largest north of the Alps. It weighs about 12,000 tons and has an inner diameter of 26.15 meters. The building with a total height of 91.23 m, a width of 41.96 m and a length of 50.02 m is made of Saxon sandstone. For II. During World War II, the church was completely destroyed, its reconstruction began only in 1994. It was consecrated again in 2005. continue reading
Cathedral of St. Peter in Budyšín
The tallest building in Budyšín
Budyšín is famous for its many towers that complete its picturesque panorama. The tallest of them is the tower of the Cathedral of St. Petra almost 84 meters high. The church is considered one of the most important in all of Saxony. You can find it right across from the beautiful town hall on the Fleischmarkt square. The interesting thing here is that the church is simultaneous, i.e. services of two churches are held here: Roman Catholic and Evangelical continue reading
