Mainz Cathedral in Mainz

Mainz Cathedral

Mainz, Germany

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Founded
975 or 976
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Catholic cathedral in Mainz, Germany

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What is so special about Mainz?

Mainz is located at the northern end of the Upper Rhine Plain, on the left bank of the Rhine. It is the largest city of Rhenish Hesse, a region of Rhineland-Palatinate that was historically part of Hesse, and is one of Germany's most important wine regions because of its mild climate.

What is the most beautiful cathedral in Germany?

The Dom Cathedral in Cologne, Germany is the grandest gothic church we've every seen.

Who is buried in Mainz Cathedral?

Of the 84 bishops and archbishops who ruled after Boniface, 45 are buried in the cathedral. Many tombs dating from the 11th to the 20th century are attached to the pillars and walls of the church and cloister. The often idealized depictions of ecclesiastical dignitaries reflect the history of the Diocese of Mainz.

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