Augsburg Cathedral
Hoher Dom Mariä Heimsuchung
A bishop's cathedral founded in the 9th century, home to the world's oldest complete set of figurative stained-glass windows.
The cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles. The five prophet stained-glass windows in the high south-side windows were made around 1100 and are considered the oldest surviving complete set of figurative stained glass. The cathedral's bronze doors with relief sculptures and Hans Holbein's altarpiece are equally precious, and Roman-era remains can be seen in the ground outside the doors. Admission is free, and a diocesan museum is nearby. The cathedral sits at the northern end of the old town and is an easy walk to the town hall along the cathedral precinct.
Opening hours
About 7 am–6 pm (no visits during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Mozart House Augsburg
- Perlachturm
- Augustus Fountain
- Brecht House
- Augsburg Town Hall & Golden Hall
- Maximilian Museum
- St. Anne's Church
- Lechviertel