Speyer Cathedral

The new book about the Speyer Cathedral: Join the author Peter Schappert on his journey through the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. He vividly presents the construction history and the significance of the cathedral in its historical context, highlighting the interplay between spiritual and secular power. With an eye for special details, his presentation of the cathedral begins at the narthex, continues through the nave, the transept, the apse, and further to the crypt and the burial site of emperors and kings. Finally, we follow the author to the emperor's hall located above the narthex, adorned with monumental 19th-century frescoes. The ecclesiastical, historical, art historical, and architectural information helps to navigate the church building and to understand the Speyer Cathedral as a whole. The book is equipped with numerous high-quality architectural photographs that impressively depict the size and significance of the cathedral. The interplay of images and text makes the book suitable both as a companion on-site and for reflection at home. A special opportunity for deeper exploration is provided by a supplementary calendar. It refers to events from the history of the cathedral, includes the life dates of personalities from church and world associated with the cathedral, and important cathedral construction dates, such as architectural changes, destructions, or damages to the structure. Languages: German, English.