2024

DOM SANKT-PETER UND PAUL (ST. PETER AND PAUL CATHEDRAL)

Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels

This is a worthwhile visit. Naumbourg has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Germany (Europe claim some) where Romanesque and Gothic Romanesque styles blend. The start of construction dates back to 1213, but it underwent changes until the th century.

In addition to its two choirs, its 4 towers and its beautiful Romanesque crypts, much of its fame comes from its astonishing sculptures of the twelve founders, located in the western chorus, the anonymous work of a master of Naumbourg. These disturbing statues, notably the couple Ekkehard and Uta, with an incredibly true view were sung by German romanticism.

There are also two very beautiful altarpieces and a beautiful frise that traces the Passion of Christ.

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