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. Lotharkreuz VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
This magnificent cross (around 1000),
decorated with a cameo showing a Practical Information
portrait of Emperor Augustus, Cathedral: Münsterpl.. Tel (0241) 47
is one of the most valuable 70 90. Open Jan–Mar: 7am–6pm;
exhibits in the Schatzkammer. Apr–Dec: 7am–7pm. 8 from
11am Mon–Fri, from 1pm Sat &
Sun. Treasury: Klosterpl. 2.
Tel (0241) 47 70 91 27. Open Apr–
Dec: 10am–1pm Mon, 10am–6pm
Tue–Sun; Jan–Mar: 10am–1pm
Mon, 10am–5pm Tue–Sun.

. The Shrine of Charlemagne
The Emperor Charlemagne was canonized
as a saint in 1165 and in 1215 his remains
were placed in this gold and silver casket by
Friedrich II. It is on display in the presbytery.

. Pala d’Oro
The front of the main altar is
adorned with valuable gold
sheets from around 1020,
funded by Heinrich II.

Proserpina’s Sarcophagus
This sarcophagus, in the Schatzkammer (treasury), is a
beautiful example of early 3rd-century Roman sculpture.
It is thought that the body of Charlemagne rested in this
coffin until he was canonized.
Ambo
The ambo, a pulpit fashioned from gold-plated
copper and inlaid with precious stones and
ivories, was donated by Heinrich II in 1014.
For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp500–501 and pp526–9

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