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Pulpit VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The richly ornamented
pulpit basket, from Practical Information
1466, and the Domplatz 16–17.
adjoining stairs have Tel (03445) 23 01 10.
been renovated. Open Mar–Oct: 9am–6pm Mon–
Sat, noon–6pm Sun; Nov–Feb:
10am–4pm Mon–Sat, noon–4pm
Sun. &

. 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.

East Choir Altar
This Gothic altar features the Virgin
Mary with the Infant Jesus, surrounded
by the figures of the saints.

St Mary’s Altar
This late-Gothic triptych (around 1510)
depicts the Virgin Mary with the Infant,
framed by Saints Barbara and Catherine,
with the apostles in the wings.

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