Domschatz- und Diözesanmuseum Passau, Diocesan museum in Passau, Germany
Description
The Domschatz- und Diözesanmuseum is a museum space in Passau that displays religious objects, liturgical items, manuscripts, and textiles. The exhibition is housed within the Neue Bischofsresidenz, a substantial building with multiple floors.
History
The building housing the museum was constructed between 1712 and 1730 under Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp von Lamberg. It was created as a residential building and reflects the architecture of that period.
Culture
The collection displays religious artworks that show how ecclesiastical craftsmanship evolved across different periods. You can see pieces from various eras that reflect the artistic tastes and priorities of their time.
Practical
The museum is located at Residenzplatz 8 and opens from May through October, Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:00 to 16:00. A visit requires respectful behavior as you move through the narrow historic rooms and staircases.
Did you know?
The staircase was designed by Italian architect Giovanni Battista Carlone and impresses with its spiral shape. This stairway connects multiple levels and leads to the former episcopal library on the first floor.
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