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Naumburg Dom Pulpit VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The richly ornamented
The impressive Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in pulpit basket, from Practical Information
Naumburg is one of the finest Gothic structures in 1466, and the Domplatz 16–17.
Germany. The present cathedral is the second to be adjoining stairs have Tel (03445) 23 01 10.
been renovated.
Open Mar–Oct: 9am–6pm Mon–
built on the same site; only a section of the eastern Sat, noon–6pm Sun; Nov–Feb:
crypt survived of the earlier Romanesque church. 10am–4pm Mon–Sat, noon–4pm
Construction started before 1213, with the earliest parts Sun. &
including the late-Romanesque east choir, the transept
and the main body. The early-Gothic west choir was built
in the mid-13th century, the newer Gothic east choir
around 1330. The northeast towers date from the
15th century, the southwest towers from 1894.

. Main Portal
The late-Romanesque, 13th-century portal is
decorated on the left side with eagles. The
tympanum features Christ in a mandorla
(almond-shaped area) supported by angels.
Stained-Glass Windows in the Presbytery
The stained-glass windows depict scenes
of the apostles of virtue and sin. Some
sections are original 13th-century work, but
two were completed in the 19th century.

. Founders’
Statues
The statues of
Margrave Ekkehard and
his wife, Uta, are true
masterpieces – the artist
succeeded marvellously in
capturing the beauty and
sensitivity of his subjects.
East Choir Altar
This Gothic altar features the Virgin
Mary with the Infant Jesus, surrounded
by the figures of the saints.
KEY
1 West Choir
2 Sarcophagus of
Bishop Dietrich II . Portal of
3 East Choir the West
Reading Room
4 The Main Altar, built in the mid- The Gothic twin portal
14th century, is a stone retable depicts the Crucifixion, a St Mary’s Altar
depicting the Crucifixion with the moving and highly expressive This late-Gothic triptych (around 1510)
saints which was transferred from group sculpture by the brilliant depicts the Virgin Mary with the Infant,
another altar.
“Naumburger Meister” whose framed by Saints Barbara and Catherine,
identity remains unknown. with the apostles in the wings.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp493–4 and pp513–14

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Eyewitness Travel LAYERS PRINTED:
Starsight template “UK” LAYER
(Source v2.5)
Date 6th February2013
Size 125mm x 217mm