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Questions about Augsburg Cathedral

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Augsburg Cathedral founded?

Augsburg Cathedral's first known church is documented from 822, with origins traced to the late 8th century reigns of bishops Wikterp and Simpert. The current Romanesque structure was commissioned by Bishop Henry III in 1043 and completed in 1065.

What are the oldest stained glass windows in Germany and where are they?

The oldest surviving stained glass windows in Germany are the five windows in the southern clerestory of Augsburg Cathedral, dated to the late 11th to early 12th centuries. They depict the prophets David, Jonah, Daniel, Moses, and Hosea.

Who painted the nave pillar works in Augsburg Cathedral?

Hans Holbein the Elder painted four scenes from the life of Mary on the nave pillars in 1493. The works predate the Protestant Reformation, which later stripped much of the cathedral's religious art.

What is the bronze door in Augsburg Cathedral?

The bronze door is an 11th-century work originally located in the southern choir portal and now housed in the Cathedral's Museum. It consists of 35 panels arranged in two series, depicting Old Testament and New Testament scenes alongside figures such as Melchizedek, Moses, Aaron, David, and Judas Maccabaeus.

How large is Augsburg Cathedral and how tall are its towers?

Augsburg Cathedral measures 113 by 40 metres. Its two towers stand 62 metres high and were completed in 1075.

What is the Chapel of Our Lady in Augsburg Cathedral?

The Chapel of Our Lady is a chapel within Augsburg Cathedral designed in 1720-21 by Gabriel de Gabrieli. It suffered limited damage during World War II, which was the main area of harm the cathedral sustained in that conflict.