Frankfurt Cathedral: history and tourist information

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The Frankfurt Cathedral is located in Frankfurt am main (Germany) and is the largest temple in the city. In ancient times here were crowned the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, and in 1900 he became a symbol of unity of the German nation. But never the Cathedral was not a Cathedral. This object is the most important in political-historical terms than in spiritual or any more.

Frankfurt Cathedral

Construction History

The Temple was built in the XIII century, however, it is the appearance of architectural structures that survived until today. It is known that earlier there was another of the Frankfurt Council (794 year of construction) which was built by order of king Charlemagne. Even earlier, 83 to 260 a year (in the period of the Roman Empire), this place was a chapel. Then gradually there were the forerunners of the modern Church.

  1. The chapel of the Palace of the Merovingian – in the 6th century.
  2. Carolingian Palace chapel – there was in the 8-9 centuries.
  3. Basilica of the Saviour – from the 9th to the 13th century.

The Frankfurt Cathedral, built in 1400 years, for a long time served as the place of coronation of the Holy Roman Empire, so it is constantly improved, something was added, changed, making it more beautiful and more convenient to implement the main goal.

The Original version of the building was not destined to live its fifth century. The things of the world and emerging with amazing regularity the war are the reason that the Cathedral burned to the ground. It happened in 1867, however, very quickly started to rebuild, and soon the temple is adorned on its previous location. But the object is to survive long failed – the Second World war, during which the building suffered again. And again, reconstruction was produced in a short time, quickly restoring a Gothic masterpiece.

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The Frankfurt Cathedral is visible from far away thanks to the tower red. Like other parts, it is made in Gothic style. Tower crowned by a spire, whose height is 100 m. the Inner walls of the temple decorated with a frieze and mural created by the Golden hands of masters. Here are the real works of art, because the recognized as the main Cathedral in the city and is a bright representative of the Gothic style. For example, in one of the halls visitors can see the sculpture “Crucifixion” by Hans Backoffen, which he created in 1509. And in another room the painting ‘Pieta" by van Dyck.

Also inside is a staircase consisting of more than three hundred steps. She brings guests to the observation deck, which offers wonderful views of the city and the river. In the old Frankfurt with its unique architecture, evoke the middle ages, clearly points to the future of the modern metropolis.

Frankfurt Cathedral year 794

Relic kept in the Cathedral

The Apostle Bartholomew since 1239 is the patron Saint of the temple. Therefore, the main relic stored in the walls of the Cathedral, – this is the upper part of his skull.

Interestingly, in the beginning of XX century the territory was discovered the grave of a girl of noble birth, supposedly buried in the 700-ies. In her memory above the tomb put the gravestone.

Useful travel information

Exact address: Deutschland, Frankfurt am Main, Fahrgasse, 7. The Cathedral is working on such a schedule:

  • From 8 am to 12 PM and from 13:15 to 20:00 – Monday to Thursday;
  • With 13:15 to 20:00 – Friday;
  • From 8 am to 12 PM and from 13:15 to 20:00 – Saturday;
  • 13:00 to 20:00 – Sunday.

the Apostle Bartholomew

Frankfurter: feedback

Tourists who visited the temple, loved the exterior and the interior of the building. Inside the well maintained and beautiful, and from the observation deck offers a wonderful view of the city. The only negative – high to climb, and then the same route (narrow stairs) to get down. But otherwise would not be able to observe the cityscape, so sometimes you can walk and walk for the sake of contemplation of the beautiful.


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