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Mainz Cathedral. Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral (German: Mainzer Dom, Martinsdom or, officially, Der Hohe Dom zu Mainz) is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz .
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- Roman Catholic
The majestic Cathedral of Mainz is a key feature of the cityscape even today – over a thousand years after its construction. Mainz, located at the intersection of important trade routes and the place where Saint Boniface worked and lived, became an important centre of Christianity from 746/47.
show on map. Discover St Martin’s Cathedral, the imperial cathedral of Mainz | Visit the cathedral museum, that houses and exhibits sacred artworks from the Carolingian period to the 20th century | Experience culture in Rhine-Hesse.
NARRATOR: Of the three imperial cathedrals that line the banks of the River Rhine, Mainz is the oldest. The thick walls offer a haven from the hustle and bustle of the city outside. It's a historic place of refuge. The cathedral was once the center of one of the largest archbishoprics in the world.
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The majestic Cathedral of Mainz is a key feature of the cityscape even today – over a thousand years after its construction. Mainz, located at the intersection of important trade routes and the place where Saint Boniface worked and lived, became an important centre of Christianity from 746/47.
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Mainz Cathedral. 1,329 reviews. #4 of 103 things to do in Mainz. Religious Sites. Write a review. About. The city's huge main cathedral is over 1,000 years old and contains the tombs of several of the city's archbishops. Duration: < 1 hour. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Tours & experiences.
The cathedral, founded by Archbishop Willigis in 975, is the oldest monumental vaulted building in Germany after the Speyerer and before the Worms. Within the cathedral, some memorabilia, such as old tombs or altars, have accumulated over time. Unique is the underground Nassauer chapel.
