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Cathedral · Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein
Dom zu Lübeck
Brick cathedral whose foundation stone was laid by Henry the Lion in 1173. It houses the triumphal cross by Bernt Notke from 1477.
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About Dom zu Lübeck
The Dom de Lübeck was founded in 1173 by Henry the Lion, duke of Saxony and Bavaria and founder of the city, and consecrated in 1247. It stands at the southern end of the Altstadt, away from the commercial centre, in a quieter area near the Mühlenteich lake.
At almost 132 meters long, it is one of the city's longest churches. The two towers and the nave show the transition from Romanesque to Gothic, and the choir was extended in the Gothic style in the 14th century.
The best-known piece is the triumphal cross by Bernt Notke, a carver from Lübeck, erected in the nave in 1477. The ensemble is about 17 metres high, featuring Christ, Mary, John, Adam, Eve and the bishop who commissioned it.
The Dom was also hit in the 1942 bombing and rebuilt in the following decades. The towers are undergoing restoration work in several phases.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 to 45 minutes.
Best time
In the morning or early afternoon, outside worship times. Check the schedule before you go, as it changes with the season.
How to get there
It's in the south of the Altstadt, about a 15-minute walk from the Holstentor. City buses stop in the Dom area.
Tip
Combine the visit with a walk along the Mühlenteich, the adjacent lake, which offers a view of the towers from behind.
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Frequently asked questions about Dom zu Lübeck
Who founded the Dom de Lübeck?
Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, who laid the foundation stone in 1173. The church was consecrated in 1247.
What must you not miss inside the Dom?
The triumphal cross by Bernt Notke, from 1477, about 17 metres high, in the middle of the nave.
Is the Dom far from the centre?
It's on the south of the island, about a ten-minute walk from the town hall. You can include it in the same walk.