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Cathedral of Magdeburg
Germany's first Gothic cathedral
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Magdeburg: Explorer25 pts
Magdeburg: Insider50 pts
The Cathedral of Magdeburg stands as Germany's first Gothic cathedral, consecrated in 1363. Its impressive structure rises to 104 meters, serving as the preaching church of the regional bishop of the Evangelical Church in Central Germany and a key landmark in the city.
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The cathedral is the burial site of Otto the Great and his wife Editha.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- January 17, 1201
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 104 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Lutheran
- Former Name
- St. Mauritius und St. Katharinen
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Phone
- +49 391 5410436
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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