Altenberger Dom, Gothic cathedral in Odenthal, Germany.
The Altenberger Dom features pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and large windows characteristic of Gothic architecture, with grey-tinted stained glass throughout the structure.
The cathedral construction began in 1259 when Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden laid the foundation, taking 140 years to complete under Cistercian monastery direction.
The building serves as a shared place of worship for Catholic and Protestant congregations since 1857, following a decree by Friedrich Wilhelm IV.
From May through October, visitors can attend regular concerts and sacred music performances featuring the Klais organ with 6300 pipes.
The cathedral contains burial sites of counts and dukes from Berg and Jülich-Berg families, preserving regional noble history until 1511.
Location: Odenthal
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: http://altenberg-dom.de
GPS coordinates: 51.05500,7.13278
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:59
North Rhine-Westphalia contains many sites that demonstrate the historical and cultural richness of this German region. Millennia-old geological formations, Roman relics, medieval fortresses, and industrial era monuments reveal different aspects of the regional heritage. These destinations include the Zollverein coal mine industrial complex in Essen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that chronicles the history of the Ruhr area, and the archaeological park in Xanten featuring reconstructions of the Roman city Colonia Ulpia Traiana. The Augustusburg and Falkenlust castles in Brühl showcase 18th-century Rococo architecture, while the rock formations of Externsteine near Horn-Bad Meinberg highlight the geological and spiritual development of the region. Each site offers a unique insight into the history of North Rhine-Westphalia and warrants careful exploration.
Burg Berge
512 m
Altenberg Abbey
598 m
Schloss Strauweiler
1.8 km
Deutscher Märchenwald Altenberg
520 m
Schloss Haniel
3.3 km
Eifgenburg
2.3 km
St. Pankratius
2.7 km
Altenberger Markuskapelle
98 m
St. Nikolaus (Steinbüchel)
3.1 km
Dhünntal und Linnefetal mit Seitentälern
3.1 km
Lambertsmühle
3.2 km
Steiner Siefen bei Odentha
2.4 km
Küchenhof Altenberg
119 m
Dhünnaue
1.7 km
Wallanlage Alte Burg Erberich
1.4 km
Oberkirsbach
2.9 km
Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche
3.1 km
Gronenborner Mühle
2 km
Spezarder Mühle
1.3 km
Dhünn u. Eifgenbach
986 m
Eifgenbach und Seitentäler
2.8 km
Altes Brauhaus Altenberg
85 m
Unterkirsbach
3.2 km
Schlinghofen
2.5 km
Pfengstbach
757 m
Meute-Mühle
3.3 km
St. Laurentius
3.1 km
St Michael's Church (Neschen)
3.1 kmReviews
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