Speyer Cathedral in the city of Speyer in Germany began its life in 1030 under Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor. It was consecrated in 1061, but many additions and renovations were to come over the years. Between 1030 and 1308, the Cathedral became the burial place of four Emperors, four Kings, three Empresses, and one Princess.
Pope Pius XI raised Speyer Cathedral to the rank of a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church in 1925, and the cathedral was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List of culturally significant sites in 1981. Entrance to the cathedral is free, but to enter the crypt, you must pay an admission free.
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Once you go into the crypt, it’s like entering a different world.
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor / Photo by Moniek Bloks
Henry V, Holy Roman Emperor / Photo by Moniek Bloks
A bishop / Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Conrad II, Holy Roman Emperor and founder of the cathedral / Photo by Moniek Bloks
Beatrice I, Countess of Burgundy and Holy Roman Empress and her young daughter Agnes / Photo by Moniek Bloks
Gisela of Swabia (l) and Bertha of Savoy (r) Holy Roman Empresses / Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Photo by Moniek Bloks
Speyer Cathedral is truly a gem, and it’s quite amazing to see these old tombs. The small entrance fee is well worth it, in my opinion.
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