St. Emmeram's Cathedral

Nitra, Slovakia

St. Emmeram's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Nitra Castle precinct. It was originally built in the Gothic style and is composed of many parts. The upper church dates from 1333-1355. The rotunda dates back to the 11th-12th century and houses a silver reliquary made in 1674. Another reliquary in the cathedral houses some relics of Saint Cyril. The lower church was built between 1621-1642. Later on the entire cathedral complex was remodelled in the Baroque style.

Saint Emmeram of Regensburg, to whom the cathedral is dedicated, was an itinerant bishop who did missionary work from the court of the duke of Bavaria, Theodo I.

References:

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Address

Námestie Jána Pavla II. 7, Nitra, Slovakia

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Slovakia

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
www.nitra.eu
www.regionnitra.sk

Rating

4.8/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dean B (8 months ago)
The most stunningly beautiful cathedral I’ve ever visited. Breathtaking. A definite must visit!

Michael (SuperTraveler) (3 years ago)
Pretty awesome to see. 1 euro entrance for the basilica and castle. If you pay an additional 2 euros you can walk to the very top to get a nice view of the city. Plan to spend about 45 minutes to an hour.

Daniel Haman (3 years ago)
St. Emmeram's Cathedral in Nitra, located in the Nitra castle. Cathedral is a home to many relics of saints (St. Cyril, St. Clement of Ohrid, St. John of Nepomuk, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. George, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Thomas Becket, St. John Paul II, etc.). Place to visit when exploring the castle.

peter labak (5 years ago)
This oldest bishop site in Slovakia (since 9th century) offers to see a barroque style basilica that has visible roots in much older structures of roman and gotic style. Visit the tower. It offers nice view on city of Nitra.

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