Ratzeburg Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral in Ratzeburg, Germany
Located on a high point of Ratzeburg island, the cathedral stands as a prime example of northern German Romanesque brick architecture, featuring round arches and thick walls.
Construction began in 1154 under the patronage of Henry the Lion, with completion of the church including the south hall taking place around 1220.
The cathedral houses the oldest choir stalls in northern Germany and maintains regular Lutheran services as part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Northern Germany.
The cathedral opens daily from May through September between 10:00 and 18:00, while from October through April it operates Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.
The cathedral complex includes a monastery and cloister from the 13th century, making it one of the most complete late Romanesque architectural ensembles in Europe.
Location: Ratzeburg
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Made from material: brick
Address: Domhof 18, 23909 Ratzeburg
Website: http://ratzeburgerdom.de
GPS coordinates: 53.70390,10.77500
Latest update: May 16, 2025 01:02
Schleswig-Holstein combines historic structures with varied natural landscapes between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The region encompasses castles such as Glücksburg and Plön, medieval monasteries including Cismar and Nütschau, and museums spanning from Viking times to maritime history. Visitors find the Hedeby Viking Museum, Gottorf Castle in Schleswig, and the historic Ratzeburg Cathedral. The natural areas extend from beaches at Pelzerhaken and Rosenfelder Strand to the Lauenburg Lakes Nature Park and moorland at Kaltenhofer Moor. The Geltinger Birk Nature Reserve and wildlife parks at Eekholt and Arche Warder display native flora and fauna. The Kiel Canal, lighthouses at Westerhever and Amrum, and the Multimar Wattforum in Tönning document the importance of the coastal region.
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A.-Paul-Weber-Haus
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Ehem. Gelehrtenschule, heute Rathaus
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Steintor
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Töpferstraße 14
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Große Kreuzstraße 9
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