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Limburg Cathedral
Limburg Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of St. George, towers prominently on a limestone cliff above the Lahn River in the Hessian town of Limburg. Built in the early 13th century, it is considered one of the most accomplished examples of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic architecture in Germany. With its seven towers, the cathedral defines the skyline of the medieval old town and is visible from a great distance. Inside, the cathedral impresses with late Romanesque wall paintings that were uncovered during extensive restoration work in the 20th century. The architecture features a narrow, high central nave and a four-story wall system typical of the Rhenish late Romanesque style. Since 1827, the building has served as the cathedral of the Diocese of Limburg, housing valuable sacred art treasures and a significant archive. The cathedral is closely linked to the history of the Counts of Diez and attracts thousands of architecture enthusiasts from around the world each year.
- Location: Hesse, Germany
- Top sights: St. Marien · Evang. Kirche Limburg · III. Jesus fällt zum ersten Mal unter dem Kreuze
- Nearby: Runkel (7 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 71 | 57 | 56 | 47 | 74 | 68 | 76 | 73 | 57 | 60 | 68 | 77 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Solemnly consecrated in 1235 and dedicated to St. George.
- Features a total of 7 towers of varying heights.
- The cathedral stands on a 15-meter-high limestone cliff above the Lahn.
- The interior wall paintings date from the period between 1220 and 1230.
- Seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Limburg since 1827.
- Depicted on the back of the 1,000 DM banknote of the 3rd series.
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Sights in the town Limburg Cathedral (10)
I. Jesus wird zum Tod verurteilt
First station, Jesus is condemned to death.
Blick auf Schloss und Dom
Viewpoint overlooking Limburg Castle and Cathedral.
Kreuzkapelle
Chapel in Limburg, a place for reflection.
Kunstwerk Ute Wengenroth
Artwork by artist Ute Wengenroth.
Thing
Open-air stage in Limburg for events.
Galerie auf der Treppe
Small gallery next to a staircase in Limburg.
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