Wooden door of St. Maria im Kapitol

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Wooden door of St. Maria im Kapitol

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Wooden door of St. Maria im Kapitol, Romanesque wooden door at St. Maria im Kapitol, Cologne, Germany.

The wooden entrance door of St. Maria im Kapitol features detailed carvings and maintains its original oakwood construction from the 11th century.

The door was crafted between 1049 and 1065 during the construction period of St. Maria im Kapitol, representing early medieval German craftsmanship.

The door panels display intricate Romanesque patterns that illustrate the technical capabilities of medieval woodworkers in the Rhine region.

Located in Altstadt-Süd district, visitors can examine the door during church opening hours, with the nearest transportation at Heumarkt station.

The door remains one of the few surviving examples of 11th-century German wooden door craftsmanship in its original installation location.

Location: Cologne

Made from material: oakwood

GPS coordinates: 50.93420,6.95867

Latest update: March 17, 2025 12:55

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