Culture & Shopping
Speyer
UNESCO World Heritage Site – Speyer Cathedral
Stroll, look, store
…is pure pleasure in Speyer. Countless boutiques, varied fashion stores and department stores can be found in Maximilianstraße, Roßmarktstraße, Gilgenstraße, Korngasse and Wormser Straße.
And above the hustle and bustle, not far from the banks of the Rhine, the city’s landmark has loomed large and mighty for 1000 years: the
imperial cathedral
. It is considered the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe and was the second German monument to be added to UNESCO’s list of “World Heritage Sites” in 1981.
Other striking sights in the town include the
Holy Trinity Church
with its original preserved wooden interior, the imposing baroque building of the
Old Mint
and the western city gate, also known as
Altpörtel
called Altpörtel.
Museum lovers can also look forward to a wide range of attractions: