Dom St. Peter und Paul (St. Peter and Paul Cathedral)

Dom St. Peter und Paul (St. Peter and Paul Cathedral) Review

Perched high above the city and dominating the skyline stands the symbol of Naumburg: the Dom St. Peter und Paul. For the most part, the cathedral was constructed during the latter half of the 13th century, and it's considered one of the masterpieces of the late Romanesque period. What makes the cathedral unique, however, is the addition of a second choir in the Gothic style less than 100 years later. The Gothic choir is decorated with statues of the cathedral's benefactors from the workshop of the Naumburger Meister. The most famous statues are of Uta and Ekkehard, the city's most powerful patrons. Uta's tranquil face is everywhere, from postcards to city maps.