Germany - Thuringia

Dom

A Karen Brown Recommendation

Head straight to the town center and park in any of the designated areas in the vast Domplatz. From there, climb the monumental staircase leading up to the triple-spired *Dom (cathedral). Be sure to notice its stunning entrance adorned with fine statues. Inside, look for the beautifully carved choir stalls, the exquisitely detailed stained-glass windows (1370–1420) around the altar, and the 12th-century masterpiece in the south transept, the Wolfram, a candelabrum in the shape of a man. The Dom also contains the tomb of the Count of Gleichen and his wives—yes, wives. According to legend, while on a crusade the count was captured, and only because the beautiful daughter of the sultan fell in love with him was he released with the stipulation he marry her. The wife at home, relieved to have her husband back, accepted the arrangement, and the two women lived happily ever after as sisters

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