Mainz Cathedral

Mainz, Germany (DE)

Mainz Cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in style, later exterior additions over many centuries has resulted in the appearance of various architectural influences seen today.

The interior of the cathedral houses tombs and funerary monuments of former powerful prince-archbishops of the diocese and contains religious works of art spanning a millennium.

The cathedral also has a central courtyard and statues of St. Boniface and The Madonna on its grounds.

Mainz Cathedral

Mainz, Germany (DE)

Mainz Cathedral, formally known in English as St. Martin Cathedral; in German Mainzer Dom, is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. Its red-sandstone, six-towered body commands prominence in the skyline of Mainz.

This Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see for the Bishop of Mainz.

Mainz Cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in style, later exterior additions over many centuries has resulted in the appearance of various architectural influences seen today.

The interior of the cathedral houses tombs and funerary monuments of former powerful prince-archbishops of the diocese and contains religious works of art spanning a millennium.

The cathedral also has a central courtyard and statues of St. Boniface and The Madonna on its grounds.

Religious - Christianity
By: DonMartini