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It is the proto-cathedral of the former Prince-Archbishopric of Magdeburg. Today it is the principal church of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany. The south steeple is 99.25 m (325 ft 7 in) tall, the north tower 100.98 m (331 ft 4 in), making it one of the tallest cathedrals in eastern Germany.
Magdeburg Cathedral, officially called the Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catherine, is a Protestant cathedral in Germany and the oldest Gothic cathedral in the country. It is the proto-cathedral of the former Prince-Archbishopric of Magdeburg.
Magdeburg (German: [ˈmakdəbʊʁk] ⓘ; Low German: [ˈmaˑɪdebɔɐ̯x]) is the capital of the German state Saxony-Anhalt. The city is situated at the Elbe river. Otto I, the first Holy Roman Emperor and founder of the Archdiocese of Magdeburg, was buried in the city's cathedral after his death.
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Cathedral. The historical and religious legacy of Magdeburg is best epitomized by the Magdeburg Cathedral, which can be traced to 937 C.E. At that time, a small abbey named St. Maurice, stood at the site of the modern cathedral. The abbey fell victim to one of the frequent fires in Magdeburg, and was leveled in 1207.
Magdeburg Cathedral, officially called the Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catherine, is a Protestant cathedral in Germany and the oldest Gothic cathedral in the country. It is the...
The striking Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catherine is the most famous symbol of Magdeburg. From whichever direction you approach the city, the first thing you see is its almost 100-metre-high towers and powerful body. Inside, there are countless details to discover, each with its own story.
