Paderborn Cathedral, Cathedral in Paderborn, Germany
Paderborn Cathedral is a Romanesque building in the old town center whose tall western tower reaches 93 meters. Two round towers above the choir frame the central facade and give the structure a solid appearance.
The first church arose here during the time of Charlemagne on the site of a burned Saxon settlement near the Pader springs. The present building was constructed in the 13th century and has shaped the cityscape ever since.
The name Liborius refers to the patron saint whose relics have been venerated here since the 9th century. Pilgrims still visit his shrine located within the large crypt beneath the main floor.
The building stands in the center of the old town directly above the spring basins of the Dielenpader and Rothobornpader rivers. The main entrance is on the western side where the towers rise above the square and offer good orientation.
The Paradise Hall extends from the southern arm of the western transept and once served as a resting place for pilgrims traveling to Santiago de Compostela. This passage was a welcome stop for medieval travelers seeking shelter and reflection.
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