The Frankfurt Cathedral (dom-frankfurt.de) is located in the heart of the Altstadt. Frankfurt’s red-sandstone cathedral is dominated by a 95m-high Gothic tower, which can be climbed via 328 steps to a viewing platform at an impressive 66m. Construction began in the 13th century; from 1356 to 1792, the Holy Roman Emperors were elected (and, after 1562, consecrated and crowned) in the Wahlkapelle at the end of the right aisle (look for the "skull" altar). The cathedral was rebuilt both after an 1867 fire and after the bombings of 1944, which left it a burnt-out shell.
It's dedicated to the apostle St Bartholomew, hence its official name, Kaiserdom St Bartholomäus. The on-site Dommuseum has a small collection of precious liturgical objects. Frequent concerts, including organ recitals take place here; schedules are listed on the Dom’s website.
