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Dom und Domschatz

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Domschatz in Halberstadt
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For more than 1.200 years is the Halberstadt cathedral and church of St Stephen and St Sixtus spiritual centre of the city and the entire region.

For more than 1.200 years is the Halberstadt cathedral and church of St Stephen and St Sixtus spiritual centre of the city and the entire region. Fascinating art testify its turbulent history. The Halberstadt cathedral treasure is considered one of the largest medieval church treasures worldwide with more than 650 pieces. Magnificent, liturgical garments, fine cast bronzes and gold artefacts, sculptures and altarpieces reflect the masterful art of the Middle Ages. World famous are the textile masterpiece collections, one of which is the Abraham Engel rug dating back to 1150. Admire about 300 prestigious pieces in the completely new redesigned historic rooms of the cathedral. The highlight of every guided tour is the treasury with precious goldsmith and ivories, elaborate inlay and rock crystal cut art.

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Open Apr 01, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 from Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–17:00 .

Open Nov 01, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027 from Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–16:00 .

Open Apr 01, 2027 through Oct 31, 2027 from Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–17:00 .

Open Nov 01, 2027 through Mar 31, 2028 from Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun 10:00–16:00 .

April-October: Tue-Sat 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, Sun + holidays 11.00 - 5.00 pm November-March: Tue-Sat 10.00 am - 4.00 pm, Sun + holidays 11.00 - 4.00 pm

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Harzer Tourismusverband e.V.

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51.896053, 11.048600

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51°53'45.8"N 11°02'55.0"E

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32U 640955 5751460

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