Bremen-Mitte in Mitte, Germany — Central Europe

St. Petri-Dom
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St. Peter’s Cathedral

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2026

1. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Weihe der ersten Kirche um 789 durch Bischof Willehad. Nach Brand 1041 grundlegende Vorgaben für den Bau unter den Erzbischöfen Bezelin (1035-43) und Adalbert (1043-72). Als dreischiffige Basilika mit Ost- und Westkrypta geht der heutige Dom auf Erzbischof Liemar (1072-1101) und seine Nachfolger zurück. Im Jahr 1483 erneut Zerstörungen durch Brand. Ergänzung des mittelalterlichen Baus durch ein spätgotisches Nordschiff während der Amtszeit von Erzbischof Johann III. Rode (1497-1511). Im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert unter schwedischer und hannoverscher Verwaltung. Grundlegende Restaurierung ab 1888 durch Max Salzmann und Ernst Ehrhardt; Aufbau der teilweise eingestürzten Westfront und des Vierungsturms. 1899-1902 Gestaltung des Dominneren durch den Kirchenmaler Hermann Schaper in Anlehnung an mittelalterliche Dekorationsvorstellungen; Erneuerung während Domrestaurierung 1972-87. Im Inneren bedeutende Reste mittelalterlicher Ausstattung, romanische Krypten und Dommuseum; angrenzend der Bleikeller.

The first church was consecrated in 789 by Bishop Willehad. After a fire in 1041, the foundations for the present construction were laid under the Archbishops Bezelin (1035-43) and Adalbert (1043-72). The three-nave basilica with an east and a west crypt date back to Archbishop Liemar (1072-1101) and his successors. In 1483 the church was again destroyed by fire. A late gothic north nave was added to the medieval construction while Archbishop Johann III. Rode (1497-1511) was in office. Placed under Swedish and Hanoverian administration in the 17th and 18th century. Thorough restoration from 1888 by Max Salzmann

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and Ernst Ehrhardt; The partially collapsed west front and the new crossing tower were reconstructed. Between 1899-1902 the cathedral interior was decorated by the church painter Hermann Schaper using medieval motifs; these were renewed during the cathedral restoration in 1972-87. Significant remains in the interior of the medieval structure, romanesque crypts and the cathedral museum; the Bleikeller is located next door.

Erected by Bremen.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Bremen Red Key series list.

Location. 53° 4.524′ N, 8° 48.504′ E. Marker is in Bremen, in Mitte. It is in Bremen-Mitte. It is on Am Dom just east of Am Markt, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Dom 5, Bremen 28195, Germany. Touch for directions.

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 Holy Roman Empire

and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Die Domportale mahnen uns / The Cathedral Doors Serve as a Reminder (here, next to this marker); Börsenhof / Stock Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Bismarck-Denkmal / Bismarck Monument (within shouting distance of this marker);

Photographed by James Hulse, October 10, 2026

2. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

The marker is located on the south corner of the cathedral.

Ehrenfried Günther v. Hünefeld (within shouting distance of this marker); Neues Rathaus / New Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Haus der Bürgerschaft / Parliament Building (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bremen.

More about this marker. Two identical markers are mounted on the cathedral, one on the north side and one on the south side.

Also see . . . Bremen Cathedral. Wikipedia

Bremen Cathedral (German: Bremer Dom or St. Petri Dom zu Bremen), named after St. Peter, is a church situated in the market square in the center of Bremen. The cathedral belongs to the Bremian Evangelical Church, a member of the umbrella organization Evangelical Church in Germany. It is the previous cathedral of the former Roman Catholic Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen. Since 1973, it is protected by the monument protection act.

(Submitted on November 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Photographed by James Hulse

3. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

A stone griffin crouches over a human figure beside the entrance steps of the cathedral.

Photographed by James Hulse

4. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

The west façade with its twin spires and central rose window, as seen from the Marktplatz.

Photographed by James Hulse

5. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

A view down the nave showing its ribbed vaults, chandeliers, and carved wooden pulpit.

Photographed by James Hulse

6. St. Petri-Dom / St. Peter’s Cathedral Marker

An altar beneath three stained-glass windows.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

St. Petri-Dom⎯⎯⎯St. Peter’s Cathedral

St. Petri-Dom
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St. Peter’s Cathedral