Holy Temple of Sigmar

One of the true marvels of Imperial architecture, the Holy Temple of Sigmar in Altdorf is the centre of the cult and the seat of the Grand Theogonist. As such it is one of the most important hubs of power in the Old World.

Some argue it holds more power than the Emperor’s Palace. Its magnificent carved stone facades dominate the city around it, and the building demonstrates to all good citizens for miles around the awesome power of the cult, of Sigmar, and of the Empire. The main hall of the temple is truly one of the marvels of the Old World. It has a massively high arched ceiling, overlooked by countless balconies and precarious gantries.

It is estimated that the Great Temple can accommodate thousands of worshippers. The building was constructed, renovated, embellished, and enhanced over the centuries, and has ancient wings and almost-forgotten corners and sections forbidden to all but ordained priests of Sigmar.

The reliquary below the temple boasts many sacred and powerful artefacts, but pride of place is taken by the Shroud of Magnus, rumoured to be the very burial cloth used when Magnus the Pious was interred. If the rumours are true, the shroud could be one of the most precious relics in the entire Old World.

Source

 * Warhammer Fantasy RPG 3rd ED -- Signs of Faith pg. 13