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Church · Erfurt, Turíngia
Severikirche
Gothic church next to the cathedral, at the top of the Domberg. It is a five-aisled hall church with an almost square plan, three pointed towers and the sarcophagus of São Severo with 14th-century reliefs.
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About Severikirche
The Severikirche, the church of São Severo, stands next to the cathedral on the Domberg and together they form Erfurt's best-known ensemble. The current building began in the 1270s; the main altar was consecrated in 1308 and the church was largely completed around 1332.
The interior is a five-aisled hall church with an almost square plan, a form that was uncommon for the period. The three pointed towers, rebuilt after the great fire of 1472, define the Domberg's silhouette as seen from afar. One of the towers houses the Osanna, from 1474, the largest bell in the church complex.
The main highlight is the sarcophagus of São Severo, the church's patron, with four relief panels made around 1360–1370. The scenes depict episodes from the saint's life and the adoration of the Magi. Dismantled after the 1472 fire, the sarcophagus was reassembled in 1948.
The church is Catholic and cared for by the same association that conserves the cathedral. The visit is shorter than the Dom's, but completes the climb up the staircase.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Combine with a visit to the cathedral, in the morning or early afternoon. Avoid Mass times.
How to get there
It sits at the top of the Domplatz staircase, to the right of the cathedral as you ascend. Tram stop Domplatz.
Tip
Look at the sarcophagus up close: the reliefs show details of clothing and gestures from the period. From the square, step back to the far end of the Domplatz to photograph the two churches together.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Severikirche
Is the Severikirche part of the cathedral?
No, it is a separate church, adjacent to the cathedral on the top of the same hill. Both are Catholic and sit at the top of the Domplatz steps.
What should you not miss inside?
The sarcophagus of Saint Severus, with 14th-century reliefs, and the five-aisled nave, with an almost square plan.
How much time should you allow?
About half an hour. It’s worth fitting it in right after the cathedral.