Worms is a city with a deep history that contains celebrated gems from its past, including one of the largest Romanesque-style cathedrals in the Rhine Valley. Along with Speyer and Mainz, Worms was once an "Imperial City," and it still contains and rich, visible heritage from this time that is worth visiting.
In the Middle Ages, Worms was an extremely prosperous, autonomous city through the economic privileges granted to them by the Empire. Since the emperors had a residence there, it was the center of political power for several centuries. The sheer number of monuments attests to the wealth it enjoyed during this time.
You'll tour the Old Town with your guides and stroll the narrow streets lined with charming half-timbered homes, quaint boutiques, and cozy cafés. Then, you'll visit Saint Peter's Cathedral, a spectacular Romanesque architectural masterpiece with impressive belfries and intricate sculptures. Explore the interior decorated with magnificent stained glass, and discover the crypt containing hundreds of years of history.(1)
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary.
- (1) Because of church services, the cathedral is closed for tours on Sunday mornings. Please keep in mind that you can only visit the interior with a certified tour guide. If a certified guide is not available, a professional tour guide will summarize the history of the cathedral's exterior only.
Worms is a city with a deep history that contains celebrated gems from its past, including one of the largest Romanesque-style cathedrals in the Rhine Valley. Along with Speyer and Mainz, Worms was once an "Imperial City," and it still contains and rich, visible heritage from this time that is worth visiting.
In the Middle Ages, Worms was an extremely prosperous, autonomous city through the economic privileges granted to them by the Empire. Since the emperors had a residence there, it was the center of political power for several centuries. The sheer number of monuments attests to the wealth it enjoyed during this time.
You'll tour the Old Town with your guides and stroll the narrow streets lined with charming half-timbered homes, quaint boutiques, and cozy cafés. Then, you'll visit Saint Peter's Cathedral, a spectacular Romanesque architectural masterpiece with impressive belfries and intricate sculptures. Explore the interior decorated with magnificent stained glass, and discover the crypt containing hundreds of years of history.(1)
PLEASE NOTE
- The order of the visits can change.
- These excursions are not proposed for all the cruises and depend on the itinerary.
- (1) Because of church services, the cathedral is closed for tours on Sunday mornings. Please keep in mind that you can only visit the interior with a certified tour guide. If a certified guide is not available, a professional tour guide will summarize the history of the cathedral's exterior only.