Muenster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom)
Muenster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom)
Muenster Cathedral (St. Paulus Dom)
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark6,116 contributions
Aug 2020
This impressive cathedral is almost 800 years old and contains quite a few beautiful details (in particular the astronomic clock).
BUT - having seen so many great churches around the world, St. Paulus Dom doesn’t stand out. It’s worth a short visit, all right, but don’t stay too long: It’s kind of gloomy, sorry to say.
BUT - having seen so many great churches around the world, St. Paulus Dom doesn’t stand out. It’s worth a short visit, all right, but don’t stay too long: It’s kind of gloomy, sorry to say.
Written 13 August 2020
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Warby
Bicester, UK3,740 contributions
Feb 2024 • Business
Gothic looking cathedral that is very elaborate from the outside. Well maintained and a centre piece of the city. Ladder lit at the side at night. Great features like the old cages where bad people were placed to die in years gone by
Written 1 March 2024
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mogensen2018
Copenhagen Region, Denmark1,116 contributions
Jul 2020
Large church - not as exciting as Cologne Cathedral or St. Lamberti Church which is just around the corner.
But the church with its Astronomical clock is definitely worth a visit
But the church with its Astronomical clock is definitely worth a visit
Written 22 August 2020
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Purmerend195 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
This cathedral build in the middle of the 13th century was wholly destroyed during the bombardments in the last year of WW II, only the beautiful astronomical clock dating from 1560 was left intact because of the arch above it had withstood the bombing.
At noon after the door opens figures representing the three wise men will come out, turn to bow to Mary and the child Jesus, and vanish through the next door. This happens twice in succession. We especially came back at a quarter to twelve to see it, very well worth our while, be there on time, many groups of students and tourists will be there too.
Very beautiful are also the modern stained glass windows by Professor George Meistermann on the east side.
On the West side the old baroque altar stands.
At noon after the door opens figures representing the three wise men will come out, turn to bow to Mary and the child Jesus, and vanish through the next door. This happens twice in succession. We especially came back at a quarter to twelve to see it, very well worth our while, be there on time, many groups of students and tourists will be there too.
Very beautiful are also the modern stained glass windows by Professor George Meistermann on the east side.
On the West side the old baroque altar stands.
Written 6 April 2014
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Karla C
Des Moines, IA50 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Went to see the clock at noon it is a must, and very beautiful this church is old and made it through world war 2
Written 16 October 2019
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sg_spc
Singapore, Singapore42 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Made a pitstop enroute to Cologne in Munster. Love the quaint surrounding and vibe, The cathedral interior spacious and airy. Entry is free.
Written 23 March 2018
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Richard M
Worcester, United Kingdom18 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
A visit to this beautiful cathedral is a must for any visitors to this lovely city, pay particlar attention to the refurbish work carried out after second world war damage
Written 15 December 2017
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Pearl H
Essen, Germany4 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
I found it amazing that free tours were offered in 4 different languages just casually there.- great stuff! Would definitely recommend; learnt a lot in a short amount of time. Check out the great clockwork at midday
Written 17 August 2016
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Joanne F
Manchester, UK164 contributions
Apr 2015
Nice cathedral in the center of Muenster; is very peaceful and has a wonderful sundial inside. Be sure to avoid the beggars outside the doors, they can be very persistent
Written 30 June 2015
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Rhodes Town, Greece980 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
We visited the Cathedral and we were impressed with the architecture, the history and the astronomical clock. The music from the choir was nice too, it helped us relax after the long walk in the beautiful city.
Written 25 July 2023
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Is the astronomical clock not available for actual viewing until 2018?
Written 30 May 2017
Better check through Muenster website first.
Written 1 June 2017
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