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The main church of a diocese, where the bishop's seat (the cathedra) is located. Often a particularly large and architecturally significant church building.
Die Kathedrale von Chartres ist berühmt für ihre Glasfenster.
Chartres Cathedral is famous for its stained-glass windows.
The word 'Kathedrale' (cathedral) comes from the Latin word 'cathedra', which means 'teacher's chair' or 'seat'. It refers to the church in which the official seat (the cathedra) of the bishop is located.
Jede Diözese hat eine Kathedrale als Bischofskirche.
Every diocese has a cathedral as the bishop's church.
Since cathedrals are often important sights, they are frequently combined with verbs such as 'besichtigen' (to tour/visit), 'besuchen' (to visit), 'bewundern' (to admire), or 'fotografieren' (to photograph).
In unserem Urlaub haben wir die berühmte Kathedrale von Reims besichtigt.
On our vacation, we toured the famous Reims Cathedral.
'Kathedrale' (cathedral) is the official and internationally common term. You find it especially in travel guides, art-historical texts, and formal church language.
Der Kunsthistoriker hielt einen Vortrag über die Baugeschichte der Kathedrale.
The art historian gave a lecture on the architectural history of the cathedral.
cathedral / fair
Dom and Kathedrale can both refer to a large and important church that serves as a bishop’s seat. Kathedrale explicitly emphasizes this ecclesiastical function, while Dom is often the traditional or regionally established name. When the bishop’s seat is the focus, Kathedrale is especially appropriate; as part of a name, Dom is often used.
In der Kathedrale feierte der Bischof den Gottesdienst mit der Gemeinde.
In the cathedral, the bishop celebrated the service with the congregation.
Viele Besucher fotografierten den berühmten Dom im Stadtzentrum.
Many visitors photographed the famous cathedral in the city center.
