Publisher's Synopsis
The Naumburg Cathedral, St. Peter and Paul, is one of the most famous German buildings of the Middle Ages and one of the most significant examples late Romanesque and early Gothic architecture. After an introduction to the architectural history of the Naumburg Cathedral, this guide presents the works of the Naumburg master from the middle of the 13th century (the founder statues, the group of crucifixion, and the reliefs of the Passion of Christ), describes the exterior of the building, and offers a tour premises. The book then explores the Three Kings Chapel, the Cathedral Treasury Vault, the Aegidia Curia, and the Domgarten. A floor plan of the cathedral makes it easier for readers and visitors to find their way around.
