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Frankfurt Cathedral
Attraction
4.6 (5578 reviews)
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral decorated with Renaissance frescoes, plus a tower with city views.
Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
+49 69 2970320
Did You Know?
Imperial Coronations
Between 1562 and 1792, ten Holy Roman Emperors were crowned in Frankfurt Cathedral, solidifying its role as a central site for imperial power.
True Name
Despite being commonly known as Frankfurt Cathedral, its official name is the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew (Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus), named after one of the twelve apostles.
Towering Height
The cathedral's impressive Gothic tower stands 95 meters (312 feet) tall, and visitors can climb its 328 steps for a panoramic view of Frankfurt.
Twice Reborn
The cathedral has been severely damaged and meticulously rebuilt twice: first after a major fire in 1867, and again after the Allied bombings of World War II.
Highlights from Reviews
• lack of cash payment
Inability to pay for candles, prayers, or tours due to not carrying German currency, suggesting a lack of alternative payment options.
• temporal tower access
Tower access for sunset views is limited by season, as late sunsets in summer make it impractical to visit at the ideal time.
• limited museum hours
The museum area only opens at 9:00 a.m., restricting early morning visitors to the main hall only.
• simple interior
Despite its grandeur, some found the interior to be
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