St. Severi

St. Severi is a five-nave Gothic hall church standing beside Erfurt Cathedral on the cathedral hill, forming part of a monumental architectural grouping. The structure rises with tall arcades, slender columns, and large windows typical of Gothic design, creating a soaring interior filled with light.

The current building rose between 1278 and 1400, replacing earlier structures at the site including a 9th-century Benedictine convent originally dedicated to Saint Paul. This transformation from monastic to parish use reflects shifts in religious life across Erfurt's medieval period.

The interior reflects devotion to Saint Severus through its ornate furnishings and chapel layouts, offering visitors spaces for prayer throughout the nave structure. The carved details and arrangement of altars show how religious life centered around this saint across generations.

The interior is readily accessible, allowing visitors to explore different areas at their own pace with main entrances directly from the cathedral hill. Those wanting to see the windows and carved details best should visit during daytime when natural light fills the space.

Beneath the stone arches rests a medieval sarcophagus holding the remains of Saint Severus of Ravenna, decorated with fine relief carvings from the 14th century. This relic drew pilgrims in medieval times and made this church an important destination for those seeking spiritual connection.

Location: Erfurt

Inception: 1270

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Domplatz

Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-18:00; Sunday,Holidays 13:00-18:00

Phone: +49361576960

Website: https://st-laurentius-erfurt.de/orte-kirchen/st-severi

GPS coordinates: 50.97608,11.02242

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:26