Cathedral of St. Mary
Cathedral of St. Mary
The late Gothic cathedral with its high-Gothic choir and Romanesque tower replaced the church built on this site for Bishop Boniface in 742. The central tower houses the "Gloriosa", the world’s largest medieval free-swinging bell.
Available
May to October
Mon - Sat 9.30 am - 6 pm
Sun 1 pm - 6 pm
November to April
Mon - Sat 9.30 am - 5 pm
Sun 1 pm - 5 pm
Travel information
Tram: no. 2, 3 or 6 to Domplatz
By car: Domplatz multi-storey car park
Price
Sightseeing for free
Guided tours
Groups up to 12 persons: € 5.50 per person
Groups up to 29 persons: € 4.50 per person
School classes: € 2.50 per person
Guided tours to the Gloriosa on request.
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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Old Quarter Tour
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Guided tours &
experiences
We offer a whole host of public guided tours, some of which take place daily. And if you're travelling as a group, we will happily organise private tours tailored to any interests or special requirements you might have. Advance bookings are required.
