Frankfurt Cathedral: history and information for tourists

Frankfurt Cathedral is located in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and is the largest temple in the city. In ancient times the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire were crowned here , and in the 1900s it became a symbol of the unity of the German nation. But the cathedral was never a cathedral. This object is most important in the political-historical plan, rather than in the spiritual or any other.

History of construction

The temple was built in the XIII century, but this is the image of the architectural structure, which has survived to this day. It is known that previously there was another Frankfurt Cathedral (794 years of construction), which was built by the order of King Charlemagne. Even earlier, from 83 to 260 (during the Roman Empire), this place was a chapel. Then the predecessors of the modern church gradually appeared.

1. The Merovingian Palace Chapel - in the 6th century.
2. The Carolingian palace chapel - existed in 8-9 centuries.
3. Basilica of the Savior - from the 9th to the 13th century.

The Frankfurt Cathedral, built in 1400, for a long time served as a place of coronation of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, so it was constantly improved, something was completed, changed, making it even more beautiful and more convenient for the main purpose.

The original version of the building was not destined to live its fifth century. Worldly affairs and the wars that have arisen with striking regularity have caused the cathedral to burn to ashes. There was it in 1867, the truth, very quickly proceeded to reconstruction, and soon the temple again flaunted in its former place. But this object did not survive for long - the Second World War began, during which the building again suffered. And again the reconstruction was made in a short time, as quickly as possible, restoring the Gothic masterpiece.

The Frankfurt Cathedral is visible from afar thanks to a red tower. Like the rest of the details, it is made in the Gothic style. The tower is crowned by a spire, whose height is 100 m. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with a frieze and a fresco created by the golden hands of masters. There are real works of art here, because the cathedral is recognized as the main one in the city and is a vivid representative of the Gothic style. For example, in one of the halls, visitors can see the sculpture "The Crucifixion of Christ" by Hans Bauchoffen, which he created in 1509. And in another room, the painting "Lamentation of Christ" by Van Dyck.

Also inside there is a ladder consisting of more than three hundred steps. She leads the guests to the observation deck, from where a beautiful view of the city and the river opens. In the old Frankfurt with its unique architecture, which casts a light on the Middle Ages, the future of the modern metropolis can be clearly seen.

Relic, stored in the cathedral

The apostle Bartholomew from 1239 is considered the patron of the temple. Therefore, the main relic, stored in the walls of the cathedral, is the upper part of his skull.

It is interesting that at the beginning of the 20th century a grave of a girl of noble origin, buried in the 700s, was allegedly found on the territory. In memory of her, a tombstone was placed over the burial.

Useful information for tourists

Exact address: Deutschland, Frankfurt am Main, Fahrgasse, 7. The cathedral works according to this schedule:

• From 8 am to 12 pm and from 13:15 to 20:00 from Monday to Thursday;
• From 13:15 to 20:00 - on Friday;
• From 8 am to 12 pm and from 13:15 to 20:00 on Saturday;
• From 13:00 to 20:00 - on Sunday.

Frankfurt Cathedral: reviews

Tourists who visited the temple, really liked the exterior and the interior of the building. Inside it is well-groomed and beautiful, and from a viewing platform a wonderful view of the city opens. The only downside is to climb high, and then go down the same path (along a narrow staircase). But otherwise there would be no possibility to observe the urban landscape, so sometimes it is possible to walk on foot for the sake of contemplating the beautiful.