Augsburg Cathedral
South portal of Augsburg Cathedral. Photo by Ulrich Stark.
Exterior side. Photo by Ian Griffiths.
Exquisitely carved portal. Photo by Johnny Yuen.
Interior. Photo by Johnny Yuen.
Detail of pillars with paintings and sculptures. Photo by Johnny Yuen.
The cathedral's ancient crypt. Photo by Deep Ghosh.
Augsburg Cathedral (Dom St. Maria) in Augsburg has the distinction of containing the oldest stained-glass windows in the world. It is also a fine old Romanesque church in its own right, with some fine carvings and altarpieces.
History
The cathedral was begun in 944 AD and given a partial Gothic update in the 14th century. The interior was restored in 1934.
What to See
The cathedral's Romanesque stained-glass windows date from the 12th century. Located in the south transept, they depict Old Testament prophets Jonas, Daniel, Hosea and Moses in a severe but colorful style.
The 11th-century bronze doors, leading into the three-aisle nave, are adorned with bas-reliefs of a mixture of biblical and mythological characters.
The cathedral's interior contains side altars with altarpieces by Hans Holbein the Elder and Christoph Amberger.
The ruins of the original basilica can be seen in the crypt beneath the west chancel.
In front of the cathedral are the foundations of St. John's Church (10th century) and remains of the Roman wall.
Location Map
Location map and satellite view of Augsburg Cathedral. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Augsburg Map or get our free Google Earth download.
| Names: | Augsburg Cathedral; Dom St Maria |
| Type of site: | Cathedral |
| Faith: | Roman Catholic |
| Address: | Hoher Weg, Augsburg, Germany |
| Phone: | 0821/3166353 |
| Tram: | 1 |
| Hours: | Mon-Sat 7am-5pm; Sun noon-5pm |
| Cost: | Free |
Sources
- Stadt Augsburg
- Frommer's Germany
