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Würzburger Cathedral (Dom St. Kilian)

Würzburg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany, dedicated to Saint Kilian. It is the seat of the Bishop of Würzburg and has served as the burial place for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg for hundreds of years. The Kiliansdom is the largest of 61 c...

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Würzburger Cathedral (Dom St. Kilian) — Würzburg, Germany.

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Würzburg Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Würzburg in Bavaria, Germany, dedicated to Saint Kilian. It is the seat of the Bishop of Würzburg and has served as the burial place for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg for hundreds of years. The Kiliansdom is the largest of 61 churches in Würzburg and the most famous church building in the city. The mighty dome and the elaborate Baroque façade were built between 1710 and 1716. The Baroque redesign of the interior lasted until 1788 and was executed by the Zimmermann brothers. An early stone work Tilman Riemenschneider, a beautiful sandstone Madonna, stands in a pillared niche of the dome space. It is the center of the largest pilgrimage in the diocese every year, when thousands of believers flock to Würzburg to commemorate Kiliani, Kolonat and Totnan in the Kiliani pilgrimage week of the three Franconian apostles. For this purpose, the shrine with the heads of the saints of the Neumünster Church, where he is otherwise in the crypt over the year, is solemnly transferred to the cathedral.

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Directly adjacent to the left side since 2003 is the Museum am Dom with a permanent exhibition of old and new art.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit is during the Kiliani pilgrimage week in July, when thousands of believers gather to commemorate the three Franconian apostles and the sacred shrine is solemnly transferred from the Neumünster Church to the cathedral. Outside this period, you can visit year-round to admire the Baroque architecture and interior, though the pilgrimage week offers a unique spiritual and cultural experience.
The elaborate Baroque interior redesign was executed by the renowned Zimmermann brothers and lasted until 1788, following the construction of the mighty dome and façade between 1710 and 1716. The cathedral's interior showcases exceptional Baroque craftsmanship and artistic details throughout.
One of the most notable artworks is a beautiful sandstone Madonna created by the famous sculptor Tilman Riemenschneider, which stands in a pillared niche within the dome space. Additionally, the cathedral houses the shrine containing the heads of Saints Kiliani, Kolonat, and Totnan, which are normally kept in the crypt of the Neumünster Church.
Yes, the Museum am Dom has been directly adjacent to the left side of the cathedral since 2003 and features a permanent exhibition of both old and new art. It's a convenient addition for visitors interested in exploring additional cultural artifacts beyond the cathedral itself.
Würzburg Cathedral, or Kiliansdom, is the largest of 61 churches in Würzburg and serves as the seat of the Bishop of Würzburg, making it the most famous church building in the city. It has functioned as the burial place for the Prince-Bishops of Würzburg for hundreds of years and remains the center of the diocese's largest annual pilgrimage.

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