Dom zu Minden

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The cathedral has been the center of the city of Minden for 1200 years and is also home to an active Catholic community.

Charlemagne founded the diocese of Minden in 799. The first cathedral was built as a simple hall church with a rectangular choir. The subsequent building with a three-aisled nave had an east transept and a choir with a crypt. In the 10th century, the cathedral was given a central westwork. The devastating city fire in 1062 also destroyed the cathedral, although it was already restored in 1071. The shape of the west building with the central section, which was raised by side towers, was created in the 12th century. From the middle of the 13th century, the Gothic hall with its rich tracery windows was built. The cathedral has survived in this form today.
Around the cathedral was the cathedral immunity with monastery, bishop's palace and farm buildings. This area was separated from the town by a wall until the High Middle Ages. The cathedral was badly destroyed during the Second World War. It was rebuilt in 1948-57 according to plans by the Berlin architect Werner March.

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Openings

General Information

  • Parking Available

Eligibility

  • Bad Weather Offer

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • for families

  • Suitable for the Elderly

Foreign Language

German, English

Payment Options

Entrance Free

Hygiene and infection safety measures

  • Distance control

  • Notice signs

  • Adequate ventilation

  • Heed the hygiene instructions

  • Mouth-nose covering compulsory

Directions & Parking facilities

Minden is very well connected to the road and rail networks and can therefore always be reached quickly and safely.
Minden Cathedral is located directly in the city center. You can reach it from the bus station in 3 minutes.

Contact person

Minden Marketing GmbH
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Domstr. 2
32423
32423 Minden

Author

Minden Marketing GmbH - Tourist-Information
Domstraße 2
32423 Minden

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Getting there
Dom zu Minden
Großer Domhof
32423 Minden - Innenstadt