Cathedral of St. Mary
A 70-step flight of steps leads from the cathedral square to the cathedral hill with its two former collegiate churches. The cathedral with its high Gothic choir, Romanesque tower area and late Gothic west hall is the successor to the sacred building commissioned by Rome in 724. It was the main church of the diocese of Erfurt, founded by Bishop Boniface in 742. Inside, the Gothic choir windows, the extensive choir stalls (14th century) and the Romanesque sculptures of an enthroned Madonna and a monumental candle bearer are particularly worth seeing. In the central tower is the world's largest medieval free-swinging bell, the "Gloriosa".
Distance to Public Transport
350 Meters ( Bus Streetcar )
Parking Facilities near by
Bechtheimer Straße 1
99084 Erfurt
info@stadtwerke-erfurt.de
+49 361 5640
General Information
Seating Possibilities Rest Area Souvenir Shop No Pets Allowed is Accessible for Free Public Access
Digital offers
Augmented Reality
Mobility offers
Bicycle Stands Bicycle Lockers
Sanitation
Disabled Toilets Toilets
Photography
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Year of construction
1349
Architecture
Gothic Art
Opening hours
01.11.2024 - 31.03.2025
Winner: Germany´s Top100 sights
The Cathedral ist one of Germany's most popular sight in 2015. The German National Tourist Board (GNTB) is interested in gathering the most popular attractions. Travelers to Germany from over 40 countries named their personal favorite.
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Guided tours &
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