Domkirche St. Eberhard (St. Eberhard Cathedral), Stuttgart

Domkirche St. Eberhard (St. Eberhard Cathedral), Stuttgart

St. Eberhard Cathedral is a Catholic Cathedral dedicated to Saint Eberhard of Salzburg. The cathedral was built between 1808 and 1811. The church was damaged by World War II bombs and rebuilt.

In 1978, the church was promoted to co-cathedral. The promotion coincided with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart's 150th anniversary. The main cathedral remains Rottenburg Cathedral.

For centuries, the existence of a Catholic church has been based on the religious views of the House of Württemberg. The Württemberg family converted to Protestantism and banned Catholicism from 1535 to 1555. The Holy Roman Empire won against Protestant forces in the Battle of Nördlingen, and Stuttgart became Catholic again. The Jesuits then took control, and Catholicism returned. However, when the Treaty of Westphalia was signed, Catholicism was again banned. When the Kingdom of Württemberg became secular, Catholicism was permitted again.

The cathedral features a famous organ, built by Winfried Albiez in 1982. The organ has 56 stops and 3700 pipes and is one of the largest and most important organs in Germany.

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Sight Name: Domkirche St. Eberhard (St. Eberhard Cathedral)
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Religious
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