This modern building, which blends remarkably well into the cathedral's façade, is home to the treasury . Countless works of art are displayed including fourteen 15C reliquary-busts of the Prophets, the 11C head-reliquary of St Paul and a 13C Virgin..

A squat building with two sturdy towers, two chancels and two transepts, this cathedral is typical of the 13C transitional Westphalian style. Notice the interesting statues on entering the south porch of Christ and St Paul, the church's patron saint...

The town's busiest shopping arcade is also its most historic street, lined with elegant Late Gothic or Renaissance gabled houses. Under its arcades, smart shops vie for space with the restaurants and beer halls. Notice the gabled façade of the town h..

This museum is the abode of the Gothic statuary of the cathedral and churches of Münster, a series of stained-glass windows and, above all, a stunning collection of altarpieces by the great Westphalian masters. Flemish influence is notable in the wor..

Once the prince-bishops' residence, this Baroque palace is now part of the university. The elegant three-part façade features alternating red brick and sandstone to relieve the monotony. Behind lies a park surrounded by water, the green belt continue..

This building features the distinctive three-aisle layout of all hall churches. The groined vaulting over the central nave and star vaults over the side aisles immediately catch the visitor's eye. An openwork spire 99m high was added to the tower in ..

The gabled façade of the late-14C town hall is a wonderful work of Gothic civil architecture. It is decorated with fine tracery and pinnacles. The Peace Hall , with its lovely wood panelling, dates from the second half of the 12C and was the scene o..