Frankfurt Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Altstadt, Germany
Frankfurt Cathedral is a Gothic church in the city center of Frankfurt am Main, rising 95 meters into the sky with a tower that dominates the roofline of the old town. The interior houses several altars and chapels reflecting construction phases from the Middle Ages to modern times.
The church was built in the 13th century and designated as the site for royal elections in 1356. Between 1562 and 1792, ten imperial coronations took place here, making the building a central location in the history of the empire.
The name Imperial Cathedral recalls the crowning ceremonies of Holy Roman Emperors that took place here between the 16th and 18th centuries. The election chapel from 1425 still bears inscriptions and coats of arms that commemorate the selection of German kings.
The building opens daily and offers guided tours in several languages that provide insights into the furnishings and historical significance. Visitors can climb the tower for views over the Frankfurt city center.
The tower was rebuilt in the 19th century after a fire and received its current neo-Gothic form during this reconstruction. The building holds the title of cathedral even though it was never the seat of a bishop.
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