Cathedral of St John and St Lawrance, Merseburg
The cathedral of SS. John and Laurence (1015) is a landmark on the Romanesque Road tourist trail, and a synthesis of the arts. Of particular note are the 11th century hall crypt, early 11th century bronze tomb slab, and Ladegast organ.
The bronze tomb plate of Rudolf of Swabia, the antiking of Henry IV who died in 1080, is located in the east choir of the cathedral. The Merseburg Incantations (10th century) are kept in the chapterhouse of the Merseburg Cathedral. The Merseburg cathedral is known beyond the borders of Saxony-Anhalt because of the restored cathedral organ of Friedrich Ladegast from year 1855. With its 5687 pipes, it is considered to be one of the largest and most romantic organs of Central Germany.