Magdeburg Cathedral
Magdeburger Dom St. Mauritius und Katharina
Germany's earliest Gothic cathedral, where Emperor Otto the Great rests. Its twin towers rise over 100 metres and it is the symbol of Magdeburg.
Magdeburg Cathedral was begun in 1209 and is the first cathedral built in the Gothic style on German soil. Its two western towers are about 100 metres tall. Inside are the tombs of Emperor Otto the Great and his queen, Edith, along with 13th-century statues of the Wise and Foolish Virgins and a World War I memorial sculpture by Ernst Barlach. Entry is free, and during some summer periods you can climb the tower on a guided tour. The cathedral square is surrounded by the state parliament and the Green Citadel, so the three can be visited together.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (until 16:00 in winter); Sundays open from midday
Nearby sights
- Dommuseum Ottonianum
- Green Citadel of Magdeburg
- St. Sebastian's Cathedral
- Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen
- Lift Bridge & Elbe Promenade
- Cultural History Museum Magdeburg
- Hasselbachplatz
- Alter Markt & Magdeburg Rider