Speyer, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe
Domnapf
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Cathedral Bowl
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
1. Domnapf Marker
Der Domnapf – erneuert 1490 – war einst Grenzmal zwischen dem Gebiet der Freien Reichsstadt Speyer und dem Immunitätsbereich des Domstifts, zugleich Asyl für flüchtende Missetäter. Hier endete das feierliche Geleit des Bürgermeisters beim ersten Einritt eines neu gewählten Bischofs in die Stadt. Dabei wurde der Napf für alles Volk mit Wein gefüllt. Sein Inhalt beträgt 1580 Liter.
The Cathedral Bowl – renovated in 1490 – was once a border marker between the territory of the Free Imperial City of Speyer and the area of immunity of the Cathedral Chapter—also a refuge for fleeing criminals. This is where the mayor's ceremonial escort ended upon the first entry of a newly elected bishop into the city. The bowl was filled with wine for all the people. Its capacity is 1,580 liters.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Law Enforcement • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1490.
Location. 49° 19.042′ N, 8° 26.447′ E. Marker is in Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate).
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rathhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Domnapf (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaiserdom / Imperial Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohenfeldtischer Hof / Court of Hohenfeldt (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Speyerer Jakobspilger / The Speyer St. James Pilgrim (about 90 meters away); Ölberg / Mount of Olives (about 120 meters away); Dreifaltigkeitskirche / Trinity Church (about 120 meters away); Ehemalige Domherrenkurie / Former Canon’s Residence
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
2. Domnapf Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
3. Domnapf Marker
The marker is located on the left corner of the building
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
4. Domnapf - The Cathedral Bowl
Latin text translated - "Here, dear people, read what this bowl, the hollow bowl, means. Whenever a bishop, on horseback accompanied by a distinguished retinue, enters this city for the first time, he pours his welcome drink from it. From the Minster of Our Lady, in the bowl, the mark and boundary mark, stand of spiritual immunity, as an asylum of freedom, then the bowl, as a place of refuge, the guilty altar and port."
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
5. The Domnapf in front of the Imperial Cathedral
Photographed by James Hulse, May 20, 2025
6. The view of the Domnapf at the entrance to the Imperial Cathedral
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
