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Naumburg Cathedral: A Testament to Medieval Art and Architecture

The Naumburg Cathedral, nestled in the picturesque town of Naumburg in central Germany, stands as a testament to the rich artistic and architectural heritage of the Middle Ages. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018, this remarkable structure offers a unique insight into the evolution of European architecture during the transitional period from Romanesque to Gothic styles.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

Located in the eastern part of the Thuringian Basin, the Cathedral of Naumburg, whose construction began in 1028, is an outstanding testimony to medieval art and architecture. Its Romanesque structure, flanked by two Gothic choirs, demonstrates the stylistic transition from late Romanesque to early Gothic. The west choir, dating to the first half of the 13th century, reflects changes in religious practice and the appearance of science and nature in the figurative arts. The choir and life-size sculptures of the founders of the Cathedral are masterpieces of the workshop known as the ‘Naumburg Master’.

Encyclopedia Record: Naumburg Cathedral

Naumburg Cathedral, located in Naumburg, Germany, is the former cathedral of the Bishopric of Naumburg-Zeitz. The church building, most of which dates back to the 13th century, is a renowned landmark of the German late Romanesque and was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. The west choir with the famous donor portrait statues of the twelve cathedral founders (Stifterfiguren) and the Lettner, works of the Naumburg Master, is one of the most significant early Gothic monuments.

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