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Dom St. Kilian - closed until December 2012 because of renovation works

"St. Kilian” is a prime example of the architectural style during the time of the Salian kings. It is the fourth largest Romanesque cathedral in Germany and is home to artifacts from many centuries.

A principal work of German architecture of the 11^th and 12^th centuries. Fourth largest Romanesque church building in Germany. Construction was started in 1040; the East towers were built in 1237; the interior was decorated with very ornate Baroque era stucco from 1701-1704 by P. Magno. Burned out in 1945. Consecration after rebuilding was complete in 1967.

Exterior reconstruction according to the original. Some original Baroque stucco is still intact in the transept and the chancel. The altar, sacrament house, and choir stalls were made from 1966-68 by A. Schilling.1987-88 chancel redesigned by H. Elsässer. Among the impressive array of bishop’s grave stones are the monuments of Rudolf von Scherenberg (died 1495) and Lorenz von Bibra (died 1519) by Tilman Riemenschneider. Pipe organ by Klais (1968).

Added to the transept is the Schönbornkapelle Chapel; burial site of the Prince Bishops of the House Schönborn; important creation by B. Neumann with fresco by R. Byß. On the South end, cloister with sepulcher; modern glass windows by G. Meistermann.
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5 pm, Sundays and holidays 1pm – 6pm

Guided tours until December 2012 in the Neumuenster church, Schönbornstraße (next to St. Kilians Cathedral).

From April 10 - October 31, 2012
Mon - Sat 12:20 p.m.
Son 12:30 p.m.

Meeting point: Entrance Neumünster Church
Duration: 1 hour
Tickets: Adults 3 Euro, Students 2 Euro, before the guided tour

www.neumuenster-wuerzburg.de externer Link