St. Kilian Cathedral

St. Kilian Cathedral (Würzburg Cathedral) is one of the four largest Romanesque cathedrals in Germany, and its huge towers are visible in Würzburg from almost everywhere.

The Cathedral is the hallmark of Würzburg and the most popular image on local postcards, calendars and gift magnets.

The Cathedral of St. Cylian was built in the XI century over the relics of the monk Cylian, one of the first who brought Christianity to the future Franconia (he was martyred together with two of his associates in 689). At the beginning of the XVI century, the cathedral was converted in the style of late Gothic, and at the beginning of the XVIII year was decorated with stucco in the Baroque style.

During the bombing of Würzburg on March 16, 1945, the cathedral was badly damaged, and in the winter of 1946, a significant part of it collapsed. During the reconstruction, the Baroque elements were replaced by Romanesque. Since the cathedral was created over the centuries, hence such a pronounced mixture of architectural styles.

Especially interesting for tourists are the tombstones of bishops (since 1190), including the tombstone of Rudolf II von Scherenberg, made at the very end of the XV century by the great sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider. The Michel Kern Chair of 1609, the unique altar of 1704, and the 1968 organ by von Kleiss are one of the largest organs in Germany.

Excursions are held after Easter until the end of October daily at 12:30.

The tour lasts about an hour. Cost: 3 euros per person.