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Gießen District

Wetzlar Cathedral

Gießen District

Wetzlar Cathedral

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Wetzlar Cathedral

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Location: Wetzlar, Lahn-Dill-Kreis, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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1. Dill River near Asslar – New Dill Bridge loop from Niederscheld (Dillkreis) Süd

65.3km

03:58

460m

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2. Lahn River – Hauptwache Wetzlar loop from Allendorf

63.3km

04:03

460m

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3. Lahnaue (Lahn floodplain) – Lahn Riverside Path in Wetzlar loop from Reiskirchen

27.6km

01:49

270m

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Les Guilvinistes

April 7, 2017

The Gothic west facade of the cathedral in Wetzlar was built at the end of the 14th century and was not completed. The temporary has a width of about 22.5 meters and a high base due to the sloping space. The west facade is offset by the use of red sandstone color from the nave.
The west portal is a stepped portal with central pier and whimper. The Wimperg leads into the tracery, but does not close. The whimper tip was not completed. At the middle post Mary stands with the naked baby Jesus on her left arm. She is crowned by a tabernacle. The tympanum is divided into two tabs that run horizontally. The Adoration of the Infant Jesus by the Magi depicts the lower relief divided by the tabernacle of the Trumeaum Madonna. The upper relief represents the coronation of Mary by the godfather. In the inner arched step, under canopies on the right, there are four figures from the wise, four from the foolish virgins on the left. However, the sheet run is designed for every five sculptures. The top two seats are not occupied. The two groups meet at the top of the crucified Christ head. The outer scroll shows ten prophets. The tympanum of the west portal was created under the influence of the Middle Rhine in a Hessian workshop.

(Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetzlarer_Dom)

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Wolfram/Ts. 🇺🇦

April 28, 2020

The most important landmark of the city of Wetzlar!
wetzlar.de/tourismus/der-dom-in-wetzlar.php

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Michael 🤟

October 3, 2017

Part of the beautiful Wetzlar old town.

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KHS

November 6, 2020

After the way through the rather narrow old town, a spacious square with some good opportunities to stop off.

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Gerd

February 25, 2024

Wetzlar Cathedral towers over the old town and impresses with various architectural styles, including Gothic, Baroque and late Romanesque. It also serves as a place of worship for both the Evangelical and Catholic Churches.

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Alex

May 18, 2017

The Wetzlar Cathedral is a nice destination and invites you to treat yourself in the cafes around the cathedral square a delicious coffee.

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Sven

October 13, 2019

The Wetzlar city center respectively the Altstad is always worth a visit. The coronation is the cathedral with its lively cathedral square.

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KHS

November 6, 2020

The cathedral lies high above the old town and is visible from far away.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetzlarer_Dom

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Sebastian

April 18, 2021

Today's church building - by the way, used by both major denominations - impresses with its architectural diversity, because from the Romanesque to the Baroque the church was rebuilt several times and never completely completed due to lack of finances.

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Hendrik

October 10, 2022

Impressive building
The cathedral is shared by both denominations.
That makes sense. That this isn't done much more often

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Horst (habe fertig)

August 16, 2019

Very impressive building.
There are a few restaurants and cafes on Cathedral Square. You can sit outside and admire the cathedral.

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A. Theiß

May 9, 2018

Cathedral and old town are always worth a visit

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Thomas 🚲🥾

August 8, 2021

Apparently some highlights have been summarized here - the tips in any case partly refer to the market square or old town, or to the Hauptwache restaurant.

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Klaus-Dieter

August 25, 2022

is one of the landmarks of Wetzlar and at the same time the largest sacred building in the city

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Andreas Bikefan

August 10, 2021

Architecturally special. Cathedral within the cathedral. Unfortunately it is currently partially equipped.

de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetzlarer_Dom

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Rilo

July 25, 2023

The Wetzlar Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Our Lady, is one of the landmarks of Wetzlar and at the same time the largest sacred building in the city. The former collegiate and today's parish church is subject to the patron saint of Mary. It is not really a cathedral as it has never been the seat of a bishop. The term cathedral prevailed at the end of the 17th century, after Archbishop Karl Kaspar von der Leyen, Elector of Trier, had also taken over the post of provost in 1671. Wetzlar Cathedral is today the oldest simultaneous church in the area of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland and is one of the oldest churches in Germany to be used jointly by Catholics and Protestants. (Wikipedia)

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Biggix

May 26, 2024

The cathedral is located at the top of the old town and is impressive. The old town is worth seeing, cozy and has flair - very nice :-)

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Jörg Bommersheim

September 12, 2018

Many coffees in a cozy old town. Great for a stopover.

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Raimund

July 16, 2020

The old town of Wetzlar is currently a giant construction site. Please note that cyclists should / must descend in the old town

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Raimund

October 25, 2020

If you are looking for a starting point for your tours, I recommend the parking lot at Bachweide (Wetzlar). Parking is free, there is enough parking space. The R7 is easy to reach from there.

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KHS

November 6, 2020

The Hauptwache restaurant is located directly on the Domplatz and has excellent cuisine.

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Frank K. radelt

June 21, 2020

good restaurant, ideal outdoor seating with great views

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Siegfried Kühn

October 7, 2024

Anyone who has not been to the impressive cathedral in Wetzlar has not really seen Wetzlar.

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Vo Mac

December 24, 2023

The Heidentor is worth a detour

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