St. Paulus Cathedral
St.-Paulus-Dom
Münster's cathedral, blending Romanesque and Gothic styles, where the 16th-century astronomical clock draws the biggest crowds when it chimes at noon.
Begun in the 13th century, the cathedral, with its twin-towered west façade and broad Gothic nave, is Westphalia's most important church. The astronomical clock beside the south cloister dates from 1540 and shows the positions of the planets. At noon, the Adoration of the Three Kings unfolds and the clock chimes. The cathedral treasury (Domkammer), which holds medieval relics, charges a separate fee. The main nave is free to visit, but please keep quiet during Mass. A market is held on the cathedral square on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:30–19:00 (visits restricted during Mass)
Nearby sights
- Domplatz Weekly Market
- Kiepenkerl Monument
- LWL Museum of Art and Culture
- Prinzipalmarkt
- Historic City Hall & Hall of Peace
- Kunstmuseum Pablo Picasso
- St. Lamberti Church
- Liebfrauen-Überwasser Church