In the late afternoon, we arrived in Xanten, which we primarily chose as a stopover for the night in order to visit the Archaeological Park the next day.
Since we still had some time, we decided to take a stroll around the old town - unfortunately accompanied by a gray sky and persistent rain.
The town developed around the tomb of Saint Victor, a martyr from the Roman era.
Saint Victor
A cathedral is dedicated to him in the market square, which was our first destination.
Cathedral of Saint Victor
Using a smartphone, one could play a free audio guide that provided information about the cathedral's construction history and notable features.
Cathedral of Saint Victor
This cathedral is the second most significant Gothic church in the Rhineland, after Cologne Cathedral.
Cathedral of Saint Victor
In the old town, we also saw the
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Length of time
2 Days
Weather
Rainy season
Mood
Cultural
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Dom Sankt Viktor
Archäologischer Park Xanten
Kriemhild-Mühle
Klever Tor
Wesel
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