Speyer: Cathedral tower climb and emperorʼs hall
ID: GYG644577-1068896
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
1 days
Description
Climb the tower of the worldʼs largest romanesque church and enjoy amazing views on the Rhine valley. Discover Emperorʼs Hall with giant frescoes and a stunning perspective into the central nave.
Speyer Cathedral is one of the most important buildings of medieval Germany. Built throughout the 11th century it is the burial place of 11 german emperors, empresses and kings and the largest existing romanesque church worldwide.
Starting at the entrance hall climb 90 steps to the Emperorʼs Hall and watch the giant frescoes of Johann Baptist Schraudolph painted in the 19th century inside the cathedral. From there another 200 steps take you to the observation platform which offers you amazing views on one of the oldest towns in Germany and the upper Rhine valley.
Highlights
- Amazing views of the city
- A definite milestone in medieval architecture
- 19th century art in a totally modern arrangement
- UNESCO World heritage site since 1981
- "Itʼs fantastic!" Tom Holland, The rest is history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The staircase to the Imperial Hall (Kaisersaal) begins in the entrance hall (narthex) on the left before you enter the church. The final ticket check takes place upstairs in the Kaisersaal.
In very rare cases we may need to postpone or cancel visits at short notice should previously unforeseen liturgical celebrations or special events intervene.
The staircase to the Imperial Hall (Kaisersaal) begins in the entrance hall (narthex) on the left before you enter the church. The final ticket check takes place upstairs in the Kaisersaal
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
