This excursion takes several hours, including a tour of the Roman imperial cathedral.

Over 2000 years of history and the famous cathedral of Speyer:
Speyer´s magnificent Romanesque imperial cathedral is the town´s famous landmark, visibile for miles around. Built by the emperors as their choice of final resting place, its symbolises their enormous power. The cathedral was not dedicated until 1061, although building work began under the Salian Emperor Konrad II around 1030. One of the largest and most important Romanesque buildings in Germany, Speyer´s cathedral is laid out in the form of a Latin cross and is where the Salians emperors chose to be entombed. The cathedral is a UNESCO-World Heritage
www.unesco-welterbe.de

Contact:
Tourist Information
Maximilianstraße 13
67343 Speyer
Phone: 0049 - (0)6232 - 142392
Fax: 0049 - (0)6232 - 142332
www.stadt-speyer.de
E-Mail: touristinformation@stadt-speyer.de