Fulda Cathedral is a confident piece of Roman Baroque architecture, built between 1704 and 1712 over the site of the original 8th-century abbey church where Saint Boniface is buried. The design was influenced by Borromini's Sant'Agnese in Agone in Rome — an unusual choice for provincial Germany, but the Prince-Abbots of Fulda were ambitious patrons. The twin towers and wide facade dominate the cathedral square with a theatricality that still surprises visitors approaching from the old town.
The crypt contains the original tomb of Saint Boniface and a sarcophagus fragment from the 8th century. The cathedral treasury, accessible separately, holds an extraordinary collection: golden reliquaries, liturgical manuscripts, and Early Medieval goldsmith's work of the highest quality. Catholic pilgrims come throughout the year, particularly around the feast of Saint Boniface on June 5th, when a major commemorative service takes place. Admission to the cathedral itself is free; the treasury charges a small fee.