Speyer looks back on over 2,000 years of living history and
rightly bears its imperial title – no fewer than eight German
kings and emperors lie buried in the awe-inspiring Speyer
Cathedral. The largest Roman church in Germany has been on the
UNESCO World Heritage list since 1981 and attracts visitors from
all over the world with its medieval beauty.
Once a centre of politics and power, today Speyer captivates visitors with its peerless sights and impressive historical Old Town. The Via Triumphalis, Speyer’s shopping promenade, is lined by hundreds of open-air seats for ‘spectators’. Between the cathedral and the Old Gate a wealth of modern street cafés,
traditional wine taverns and lively bistros are bunched together like pearls on a string. Oleanders adorn your way through the romantic alleys, palms decorate the historic squares while the promenades encourage you to pleasantly linger. Speyer – clearly a place of stylish romance!
Highlight 2010
Speyer, there is something very special in store for visitors: Speyer Technology Museum (www.technik-museum.de ) is now the only place outside the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where you can see a genuine space craft at close quarters: the Russian shuttle "Buran".
