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Passages

In the center you find a lot of passages where you can shop or have a coffee. Inside you won't get soaked while it is raining.

Marientor

This is the last ramaining of five town gates. Its foundation dates back to the 14th century when the town got walled. In front of it is a vast square with a cafés and small shops selling antiques, souveniers and clothes.

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral

In 1029 the Bishops started to build a cathedral on the place where the original church stands; it was consecrated in 1042. In 1213 begun the new building of the Cathedral. The first building section in Romance style was completed in 1240. Some colorful windows of the Middle Age have remained the centuries. One of the main attraction are surely the sculptures of "Uta and Ekkehardt", the lay founders of the cathedral.

Admission is 4.00€ and you have to be there before 17.30 h.

St. Wenceslas Church

This parish church was first mentioned in 1228. After a fire the building was re-erected in 1426. The interior was completed in 1724 in Baroque style. I couldn't see it as the church was closed when I was here. Doors get closed everyday at 5 pm. Sunday they do not even open them.

Town Hall

The Late-Gothic town hall on the west side of the market square was build by Hans Witzleude between 1517 and 1529. In 1612 the Renaissance portal was added.

Market Square

The old residence of Bishops at the market square has the most beautiful entrance. In front of it is a café from where you can watch the street scene.

Market Square

Here you can see midst the residential buildings old storehouses.In the 15th century Naumburg was an important harbour and trading town. It was even member of the Hanseatic League.

Market Square

The market square in the centre of the Old Town impresses with completely restored Baroque and Renaissance residential buildings.

Hohe Lilie

"Hohe Lilie" is the oldest residential building in Naumburg. It was erected in 1517. Today it houses the museum of town's history.

Opening times: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission: 2.00 €