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Things to do in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Saxony-Anhalt (German: Sachsen-Anhalt, pronounced [ˌzaksn̩ ˈʔanhalt]) is a landlocked federal state of Germany surrounded by the federal states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony and Thuringia. Its capital is Magdeburg and its largest city is Halle (Saale). Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of 20,447.7 square kilometres (7,894.9 sq mi) and has a population of 2.23 million. It is the 8th largest state in Germany by area and the 10th largest by population.
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1. St Cyriakus
2. Petruskirche
3. Naumburg Cathedral UNESCO World Heritage
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Welcome to the UNESCO-World Heritage Site of Naumburg Cathedral The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul in Naumburg is one of Europe’s most important cultural monuments from the high middle ages and is a major visitor attraction on the “Romanesque Route”. One of the cathedral’s most impressive features are the twin choir screens which separate the choirs from the nave. It is the only church in the world to contain two choir screens from the high medieval period! The West Choir with its choir screen and 12 statues depicting the church’s donors, which date back to the mid-thirteenth century, forms the cathedral’s biggest attraction. Crafted by the Naumburg Master, the statue known as Uta is particularly special and is said to depict the “most beautiful woman of the middle ages”.
Reviewed By axelsL1196YB - Lillehammer, Norway
Don't misunderstand! It's the city, the old city of Naumburg I'm thinking about! - and I'm thinking about all this beautiful surroundings , like: Bad Sulza, Bad Kösen, Saaleck, Pforta and Freyburg - I love all this places - and it's very easy to spend a fortnight for holidays in this area! And now, for the first time I met " Uta" - my first visit of Naumburg cathedral innside! - my last visit was only outside! - and I was only 5 years old of age. - but I still remember! :) Ok, today it was easy, going up to the Dom and city center by tram nr 4 from the railway station. When arriving the Dom, I was annoyed about all this business for tickets, - do this, don't do that!! pay extra for making pics and so on. Hello Naumburg - I hope you know what you are doing! You have the Dom and Uta - and actually for this moment: "that's it"!! - remember this! - a lot has to be done for the future for catching tourists to stay a night or 2! Don't price you out of business! Back to the Dom and Uta - Hello; - everybody, all of you have to go inside and looking for that beautiful face, and looking in the eyes of Uta. Then the most of you will understand my feelings. :) therefor; Thank you so much to this "unknown Master of Naumburg" for very good and unforgettable work!
4. Neumarktkirche St. Thomae
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
5. Sankt-Petri-Kirche
6. Stadtkirche
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By Nprus - Lancaster, United States
This was the parish church in Wittenberg, where Luther spent time preaching. It is not where he posted the 95 theses -- that was the Castle Church. This town/parish church of St. Mary is home to the famous altarpiece by Lucas Cranach and was important to the history of the Protestant Reformation. The first Protestant service was held here by Luther in 1521. In addition, the first celebration of the mass in German, and the distribution of bread and wine to the congregation both occurred at this church -- thus earning the church the designation as the "Mother Church of the Protestant Reformation. We also learned on our tour that this is the church where Luther married his wife Katarina von Bora in 1526. Although somewhat small, this is a very pretty church. Check out the organ in the back, and the ornate baptismal font at the front of the pews before you leave.
7. Castle Church
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4.5 based on 408 reviews
Reviewed By rittcastillo - Copenhagen, Denmark
We went for a visit to the charming little town of Wittenberg. It’s only a couple of hours from Berlin, so it’s very easy to drive to the town. Arriving just outside from the town you will see the most impressive bell tower of the church. Being the church where Martin Luther began the journey of reformation and where he also is buried the church is definitely a must visit when you are staying in Berlin for a longer period. Especially the view from the bell tower is really great and gives you an idea of how the town is built. It’s a bit of a challenge to climb the stairs up to the top of the tower but very worth it. The church itself is really impressive and notice how beautiful the inside walls are decorated/painted. This is a must see church.
8. St.-Jakobs-Kirche
9. Magdeburger Dom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 456 reviews
Reviewed By Kitty187048 - Derby, United Kingdom
A beautiful cathedral. Yes, plainer than many inside, but still beautiful - very detailed sculptures and carvings. Especially liked the 'weeping angels' - left hand side of the cathedral through a door. And don't miss the tombs of Otto the Great and his first wife Edith. Buy a leaflet for the cathedral (1 euro) so you know what you are looking at. Costs 2 euros to take photos but worth it. Then go to the Dommuseum Ottanianum which is next door to find out more.
