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23-SEP-2017

Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurter Dom

Roman Catholic St. Bartholomew's Cathedral (Frankfurter Dom, or Dom St. Bartholomäus), was built of red sandstone in Gothic style between the 13th and 15th centuries, and at 95 meters, still manages to stand out in this city of skyscrapers. One of only a handful of churches in Germany to be designated as an Imperial Cathedral, it was here from 1562 to 1792 that the coronation of Emperors took place in the Election Chapel. Beneath the tower is the magnificent Crucifixion by Hans Backoffen, sculpted in 1509, while in the Marienkapelle is the Maria-Schlaf-Altar from 1434. Other highlights include the grave-slab of King Günter von Schwarzburg who died in Frankfurt in 1349, as well as numerous carved side altars dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. The cathedral's most important relic is the skullcap of St. Bartholomew, kept in the Late Romanesque Bartholomew's Choir.

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Jeff Real22-Jan-2018 03:17
So many stories in these amazing details
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Ken Chambers ARPS22-Jan-2018 02:39
It must had been very difficult to stop looking at this wonderful piece of work. Jose
Walter Otto Koenig22-Jan-2018 02:18
Very nice detail on this altar.
janescottcumming22-Jan-2018 00:34
Amazing details and colors.
Helen Betts22-Jan-2018 00:25
Excellent detail and great light for this elaborate panel. V.
Tom Munson21-Jan-2018 22:32
Beautiful tack sharp image, Jose.
Jim Coffman21-Jan-2018 21:23
extremely nice detail in this fine capture....
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