Speyer Cathedral
Dom zu Speyer
The largest surviving Romanesque church in the world, where eight emperors and kings of the Holy Roman Empire are buried. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Speyer Cathedral stands in the Old Town of Speyer on the Rhine. Begun in 1030, it is the largest surviving Romanesque building in the world and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. The broad nave and the solemn crypt are overwhelming, and the crypt holds eight emperors and kings, including members of the Salian dynasty. You can climb the west tower for views over the Rhine plain. The cathedral itself is free, while the crypt and tower climb charge admission. It is about 25 km from Heidelberg, around 50 minutes by S-Bahn, and it is easy to combine with a visit to the Technik Museum.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 09:00–19:00; Sun from 11:30 (until 17:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Schwetzingen Palace & Gardens
- Mannheim Palace
- Heidelberg Zoo
- Neckarwiese
- Philosophers' Walk
- Kurpfälzisches Museum
- Peterskirche
- Heidelberg University Library