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Augsburg Cathedral
Unique Ottonian Episcopal Church in Bavaria
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Augsburg Cathedral, also known as Hoher Dom, is a Romanesque masterpiece and an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria. Its origins date back to 994, making it the only preserved Ottonian episcopal church in Germany. The cathedral captivates with its Romanesque nave and the Gothic choir added in the 14th century.
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In 1690, the cathedral served as the coronation church for Joseph I and Eleonore Magdalene.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1065
- Architect
- Wilhelm Huber
- Architectural Style
- Romanesque
- Height
- 62 m
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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