Rottenburg Cathedral

Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany

St. Martin's Cathedral has been the cathedral of Rottenburg since 1821. Its tower, dating from 1486, is its most prominent feature. It was reconstructed in 1644-1655 after a fire in Baroque style.

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Address

Marktplatz 1, Rottenburg am Neckar, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1486
Category: Religious sites in Germany
Historical period: Habsburg Dynasty (Germany)

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Andrii Brodskyi (7 months ago)
The men's choir at Christmas is simply great, as if you were at a concert.

Karin Stengelin (10 months ago)
This cathedral impresses with its simple elegance, which is unostentatious for Catholic houses of worship. I like it very much, but the crucifix seems completely lost. What a shame for this wonderful cathedral! A place of peace and closeness to God is celebrated.

Jürgen Meyer (2 years ago)
The photo by Franz-Josef Kemper shows Tübingen from the Neckar side and not the cathedral in Rottenburg. Please correct.

Guenter Schatz (3 years ago)
The small three-aisled basilica offers a beautiful sight on the market square of Rottenburg. Entering the interior, one is struck by the relative sobriety - quite at odds with the medieval/baroque exterior and most Catholic churches. A rather modest episcopal seat (in a positive sense)...

Usman Khalid (5 years ago)
Amazing square nearby the Tuebingen

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