Augsburg Cathedral
The Cathedral of Augsburg (German: Dom Mariä Heimsuchung) is a Catholic cathedral in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, founded in the 11th century in Romanesque style, but with 14th-century Gothic additions. Together with the Basilica of St. Ulrich and Afra, it is one of the city's main attractions. It measures 113 x 40 m, and its towers are 62 m high. It is dedicated to the Visitation of Virgin Mary.
| Augsburg Cathedral | |
|---|---|
Dom Mariä Heimsuchung | |
View of the cathedral from the southeast | |
| Location | Augsburg, Bavaria |
| Country | Germany |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Tradition | Latin Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | Mary, mother of Jesus |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Romanesque/Gothic |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Augsburg |
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