Public Tour Cathedral.Treasure. Cloister

The cathedral, the cathedral treasure, and the cloister offer outstanding cultural-historical as well as moving religious experiences. In 90 minutes, you will experience highlights of European art history. The cathedral was built by the canonized imperial couple Henry and Kunigunde in the early 11th century, burned down several times, and was rebuilt a second time between 1200 and 1237. The architecture captivates with its clear language of forms. The famous and unnamed Bamberg Rider and the sculptures of the cathedral are unmatched in Germany: the French influences are unmistakable! The Kaiser grave was crafted by none other than Tilman Riemenschneider, and Veit Stoß carved the Maria altarpiece. Through the Gothic cloister, you enter the diocesan museum, which is adorned with high-quality sculptures. The world's most significant textiles, such as the 11th-century Star Mantle – a masterpiece of medieval textile art, the preserved vestment of Pope Clement II, and the largest preserved Ottonian cross, are the highlights of our museum. Cathedral. Treasure. Cloister – Exciting. Inspiring. Experienceable.