St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau
Dom St. Stephan
cathedral
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers,' and to its spiritual and architectural heart: the Cathedral of St. Stephan. …
Listen in the app2The Residenzplatz — A Prefatory Grandeur
Before we enter the cathedral, we must pause in the Residenzplatz, the magnificent square that flanks the building's northern side. This square is one of the most beautiful examples of urban planning in Bavaria, feeling more like…
Listen in the app3The Main Portal — The Gateway of the Saints
Approaching the west facade, we stand before the main portal of St. Stephan's. …
Listen in the app4The Nave and Frescoes — A Canvas of Light
As you step into the nave, you are greeted by a breathtaking explosion of white stucco and vibrant color. The interior of St. …
Listen in the app5The World's Largest Cathedral Organ — Sonic Bliss
We now come to the most famous feature of St. Stephan's: the Great Organ. …
Listen in the app6The High Altar — The Martyrdom of St. Stephan
At the heart of the choir stands the High Altar, a monumental work of art that commemorates the cathedral's patron saint. The central theme of the altar is the stoning of St. …
Listen in the app7The Cathedral Treasury and Cloisters
To conclude our tour of the cathedral interior, we visit the Cathedral Treasury and the adjacent cloisters. The treasury is a repository of staggering wealth, housing centuries of liturgical vessels, jeweled reliquaries, and…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit St. Stephan's Cathedral and step back into the bright light of Residenzplatz, the echoes of the great organ seem to linger in the air. …
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What is St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau?
St. Stephan's Cathedral, Passau is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.5742, 13.4655 |
| Last updated |