RS bozen waltherplatz dom
RS bozen waltherplatz dom

Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral

The Cathedral near the Walther Square in Bolzano, which dates back to the 14th century, is the landmark of South Tyrol’s main town

The history of the majestic cathedral near the Piazza Walther square in the centre of Bolzano dates back to the 5th century, when an early Christian basilica was built instead of a "Domus". On the remains of this basilica, the present Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral with its rich decorations is located. The late Gothic construction was started around 1300: Only then two centuries later, in 1519, it was completed with the construction of the 65 m high church tower according to the plans of the Augsburg cathedral master builder Burkhard Engelberg and Hans Lutz von Schussenried.

A special feature are the gargoyles and balustrades outside, which remind of Notre Dame in Paris. Inside, the cathedral houses numerous artworks, such as a Madonna portrait named "Plappermuttergottes", the Crucifixion fresco on the tower wall and the baroque Chapel of Grace. The gates, such as the Romanesque Lion Portal and the "Leitacher Törl", are also beautifully decorated. Right next door, in the old priory of the cathedral, the Cathedral Treasury can be visited. The cathedral itself, badly destroyed by bombardments during World War II, is now the Parish Church of Bolzano and the Cathedral of the Bolzano-Bressanone Diocese.

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Opening times

  • Tue 01 Apr 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 02 Apr 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 03 Apr 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 04 Apr 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 05 Apr 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 06 Apr 08:00 - 20:00
  • Mon 07 Apr 07:30 - 18:00

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Spring 2025 (01/03/2025 - 01/06/2025)

  • Mon 07:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 08:00 - 20:00

Summer 2025 (02/06/2025 - 14/09/2025)

  • Mon 07:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sun 08:00 - 20:00

Autumn 2025 (15/09/2025 - 30/11/2025)

  • Mon 07:30 - 18:00
  • Tue 07:30 - 18:00
  • Wed 07:30 - 18:00
  • Thu 07:30 - 18:00
  • Fri 07:30 - 18:00
  • Sat closed
  • Sun 08:00 - 20:00

Admission

free admission

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The opening hours correspond to those of the Cathedral: It stays open every day all year round and is freely accessible during the day (except during Holy Masses).

Church service (in German language) Saturdays at 6 pm, on Sundays and church holidays at 10 am. Church service (in Italian language) on Sundays and church holidays at 7 pm.

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