St. Kilian Cathedral in Würzburg

St. Kilian Cathedral is the fourth largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany. It is located in the city of Würzburg. The religious building reaches a height of 105 meters and in Germany is second only to the cathedrals in Mainz, Speyer and Worms.

The construction of the Cathedral of St. Kilian began in the first half of the eleventh century under the leadership of Bishop Bruno and continued for one hundred and fifty years. The temple is named after St. Cylian, a native of an Irish family who preached on German lands. He was appointed the first bishop of Würzburg, and after his tragic death he was buried at the site of the cathedral. The remains of St. Kilian were later reburied in the cathedral.

The appearance of the cathedral is unremarkable, simple and modest, but the temple is distinguished by its rich interior decoration, which amazes with its grandeur and luxury of the Baroque style. The northern part of the Cathedral is decorated with a chapel. The most remarkable in this cathedral is the organ, one of the largest in the country. One of the most beautiful altars of the XVIII century, as well as tombstones from the graves of the Würzburg bishops, deserves attention.

The towers of St. Kilian Cathedral are the hallmark of Würzburg and are depicted on all local postcards and calendars. Also every year on the eighth of July, the ministers of the cathedral bring the relics of St. Kilian to the public view of the parishioners.