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Altenberg Cathedral

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Altenberg Cathedral near Odenthal
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Altenberg Cathedral, often referred to as the "Bergischer Dom", is the former monastery church of the Cistercian Abbey of Altenberg.

Built from 1259, the complex is considered a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture in Germany. A special feature is its location in the valley of the river Dhünn, far from an urban environment. The cathedral is particularly famous for its intricate tracery and the monumental west window, which is considered the largest Gothic church window north of the Alps. Another important feature is its function as a simultaneous church: since a decree by the Prussian king in 1857, the church has been used by both the Roman Catholic and Protestant congregations. Today, the cathedral is a central cultural monument and a spiritual attraction in the region.

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51.054999, 7.132410

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51°03'18.0"N 7°07'56.7"E

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32U 369111 5657600

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