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Dortmund has numerous medieval churches. Some of the most important ones are listed hereunder.

The Petrikirche (Peter's Church) : a Gothic 14-th century hall church with a splendid high altar (from 1521) made by the Flemish master Gilles. Also noteworthy is the former dominican Propsteikirche, with its exquisite late-Gothic main altar. Closeby are two other churches : the Reinoldkirche and the Marienkirche. The former is dedicated to Saint Reinold, the patron saint of Dortmund and has an early-Gothic 13th century main body and a late-Gothic 15th century presbytery. Inside the church are many Gothic sculptures and decorations. The Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) was build in the 12th century in Romanesque style. It posseses a beautiful Madonna statue from around 1230.

Lovers of art can visit the Museum für Kunst- und Kulturgeschichte (museum for art and cultural history). The main focus of the museum is on interiors from differents periods. There are also some examples of Secessionist design by Joseph Maria Olbrich.