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Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus)

Domplatz 1, Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany
As featured in 3 days in Frankfurt and 1 other guide
Ranked #21 of 132 attractions in Frankfurt
4.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Fee: No
Description: This historic cathedral served for 300 years as the site of coronation for Holy Roman Emperors.
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Dallas, Texas
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

While this cathedral does not have anywhere near the size of many others in Germany, it is worth visiting to appreciate its history. It was a small amount to enter, but nice to see. Did not climb the bell tower, as I had just done that in Cologne, which is far higher. More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Although I live in Frankfurt for a while now, it was the first time I went up the cathedral. Until that day I only passed or walked in, but never up. We were really lucky with the weather, we had something to drink and a little snack with us. It is "only" 328 steps to the top...we were alone up... More

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Elland, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

small but perfectly formed. Great architecture and wall carvings. Tranquil haven in the midst of the bustling city. More

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ny/nj
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64 reviews 64 reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

wished we had the stamina to climb the tower but it was the day of our arrival , cathedral is really beautiful!!! More

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New York City, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

The admission fee is 3EU for adults and 2EU for students. Its a small but lovely museum and admission to the cathedral. The staff was warm and friendly and helpful in directing me to another location I was looking for. More

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Ellon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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It is not immediately obvious on a visit to the Cathedral that if you walk round the back there is a small booth to pay to climb up the tower. From the top you get to see the best part of the Cathedral and a 360 degree view of Frankfurt. It is an exciting climb and a must for visitors. More

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Lewisville, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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We paid a couple, maybe three, euros to walk the 300+ narrow, steep stair all the way to the top of the tower. Quite a workout! The view from the top, at 200 meters, is spectacular. We had a good time here! More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012
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During our city tour we stopped in. The cathedral was very nice and enjoyed our visit. More

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Recife, PE
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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Just behind the Roman ruins, St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral (Kaiserdom) was rebuilt in the 1950s. The church is bright and airy, and is made of modern concrete with paint to imitate mortar and medieval bricks. Note its west tower (Westturm), which is greatly ornamented and crowned by a polygonal gable. More

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New York City, New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012
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as far as Cathederal, this one does not really waw you as some I seen in Spain, or even the one in Cologne.. but if you are there, why not, it's free More

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