St. Peter's Cathedral

St. Peter's Cathedral is a Romanesque cathedral in Osnabrück built from sandstone and featuring two different western towers. The south tower displays Gothic features while the north tower retains Romanesque stylistic forms.

A first church was founded at this location in 785, but raids in 890 destroyed the original building. The current cathedral was rebuilt after 1100 in its new form.

The cathedral displays medieval artworks from different periods that remain visible to visitors today. These pieces and objects shape the interior and tell the story of the region's religious artistic tradition.

The building is accessible to visitors on most days and regular services are offered. Visitors should note that the interior may be restricted during masses.

The vaults of the central nave reach the same height as their supporting pillars, requiring no external buttresses. This architectural detail shows a rare and efficient construction solution of the Romanesque style.

Location: Osnabrück

Inception: 8 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Made from material: sandstone

Website: http://dom-osnabrueck.de

GPS coordinates: 52.27757,8.04472

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20