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cathedral in Germany

Key facts

Location
Mainz
Country
Germany
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Status
Cathedral
Founded
975 or 976
Dedication
Martin of Tours
Dedicated
29 August 1009 (1st time)
Functional status
Active
Style
Romanesque (original), Gothic (chapels and bell towers), Baroque (roof)
Years built
975–1009
Province
Freiburg im Breisgau
Diocese
Mainz
Bishop
Peter Kohlgraf

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Die Domkirche St. Martin - regionalgeschichte.net

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Encyclopedic overview

Mainz Cathedral or St. Martin's Cathedral (German: Mainzer Dom, Martinsdom or, officially, Der Hohe Dom zu Mainz) is located near the historical center and pedestrianized market square of the city of Mainz, Germany. This 1000-year-old Roman Catholic cathedral is the site of the episcopal see of the Bishop of Mainz.

Mainz Cathedral is predominantly Romanesque in style, but later exterior additions over many centuries have resulted in the appearance of various architectural influences seen today. It comprises three aisles and stands under the patronage of Saint Martin of Tours. The eastern quire is dedicated to Saint Stephen.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Mainz Cathedral” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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