The Rhine's Most Stunning Cathedrals - explore and discover

Breathtaking testimonies to art and cultural history: the churches along the Rhine

Along the Rhine, there are numerous impressive examples of church architecture that have shaped the urban landscape for centuries. Professor Dr Barbara Schock-Werner was the master builder of Cologne Cathedral from 1999 to 2012. In this book, she outlines the history of the magnificent church buildings in a knowledgeable and vivid way. She draws attention not only to the architectural and art-historical highlights, but also to gems that would otherwise receive less attention.

The beautiful images taken by the renowned photographer, Florian Monheim, will leave you eager to visit and provide you with detailed insights into the area's architectural history.

• The most beautiful stops on a trip along the Rhine: Cathedral cities from Constance to Cologne
• High-quality architectural photography and in-depth background insights: portraits of nine famous cathedrals
• Art and local history, presented in an accessible and easy-to-understand way in a special Travel Guide
• A valuable companion for culture enthusiasts, tourists and travellers to Europe, in a space-saving format
• A Translation of "Die schönsten Kathedralen am Rhein" for international Guests

From Speyer Cathedral to Strasbourg: a handy read for every traveller's Backpack

The compact church guide opens with a floor plan of each building. Numbers indicate the most important highlights, which are described in clear, understandable language. This makes it the perfect companion for any tour.

From Constance Cathedral and Freiburg Minster to Basel, Strasbourg, Speyer, Worms, Oppenheim, Mainz and Cologne, these cathedrals were built in honor of God and to demonstrate the bulders' wealth and power. Today we are left in awe of there magnificent architecture and craftsmanship.

Take a journey to the most beautiful churches in Germany with this book and discover the famous cathedrals on the Rhine!