The cathedral of St. Mary is the most important medieval sacral building of Freiberg, the silver and Silbermann city's landmark and the centre of lived faith for the evangelical congregation. Built in 1180 as a romanesque basilica the cathedral is a cultural monument nowadays. Since the beginning of the 16th century the late-gothic building defines the skyline of the city of Freiberg.
The "Golden Gate"
The "Golden Gate" is a true celebrity: a late-Romanesque arched sandstone portal created in 1230 with sculptures and ornate columns on the south side. Inside the freestanding "Tulip Pulpit" dating back to the beginning of the 16th century – and the "Bergmann Pulpit", from the year 1638. Both are evidences for the depth of faith and artistry.
Silbermanns Organs
Music lovers will be very excited about the great organ by Gottfried Silbermann. It has 3 manuals, 44 stops, 2,574 pipes and was built from 1711 – 1714 by Gottfried Silbermann. Opposite this is a second, the small Silbermann organ with 14 stops.
Funerary chapel
During a guided tour you can visit the newly restored electoral tomb of the Wettins including the Moritz monument (1563) and the music playing angels (1592/94) with Original Renaissance instruments.
Bells
The ringing of the cathedral bells is also very harmonious. It consists of six bells. Four of them are from the famous Oswald Hilliger foundry in Freiberg.
"Abendmusiken" (traditional evening recitals)
Enjoy the sound experience of the world-famous Ilbermann organs during the "Abendmusiken" (traditional evening recitals) (May – October, on Thursdays at 8 pm)
concert series "Dom & Klang" (cathedral & sound)
Allow yourself to be enchanted by a unique composition of ambience, instruments and music in the Cathedral of St. Mary. The 'Dom & Klang' (cathedral & sound) produces an impressive overall experience.
Organ guide for kids
Unique expedition into the world of organs
Children aged 6 and older can learn more about Gottfried Silbermann and his organs in an exciting and lively way. By storytelling from the perspective from an organ pipe or from a timber worm they get interesting and exciting facts about the queen of instruments, its importance and functionality as well as its famous organ builder.
The organ guide for kids is available at Tourist Information (Schloßplatz 6).
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