The UTA meeting - a date with Naumburg's most beautiful woman

To be more precise: a date with Uta's from all over the world. The first name may no longer be in the top ten, but it is melodious and timeless, means heritage and possession - and has a truly world-famous namesake in the form of Uta, the founder of Naumburg Cathedral.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Naumburg Cathedral is a magnet for visitors. The works of the „Naumburg Master“, the unknown architect and stone sculptor, exude the greatest attraction. It is to him and his workshop that we owe the west rood screen with its reliefs depicting the Passion and the west choir with its twelve life-size donor figures. Every year, people from all over the world are mesmerised by the realism and individual expressiveness of the figures. Umberto Eco paid tribute in a very special way to the most famous donor figure, Margravine Uta. In his „History of Beauty“, he writes: „If you ask me which woman from the history of art I would go out to dinner with and spend an evening with, the first one would be Uta from Naumburg Cathedral“.

The donor figure of Uta symbolises the „most beautiful woman of the Middle Ages“. She went down in art history as one of the most ingenious creations of German sculpture. Her grace and gracefulness fascinate visitors time and time again and still prompt parents to name their daughters Uta today. The naming is often associated with personal memories and stories, which can be exchanged at the Uta meeting in Naumburg. Over a thousand Utas have already come to the UTA meeting in Naumburg. The youngest was just one year old and travelled with her grandma Uta. The longest journey was made by a Uta from Jamaica in 2012.

On the weekend of 24 to 26 April 2026, the UTA meeting will celebrate its 10th anniversary under the motto „All the best. all Uta!“. As in previous years, the namesakes of all other founder figures, Konrad, Gepa, Gerburg, Ekkehard, Thimo, Wilhelm, Syzzo, Berchta, Dietmar, Reglindis and Hermann are also very welcome. To kick off the three-day programme on Friday, the founders „climb down from their pedestals“ to welcome all guests to the cathedral square. Afterwards, participants can look forward to a traditional opening ceremony in Naumburg Cathedral with a group photo of all the namesakes. Throughout the weekend, guests can choose between cathedral and city tours, workshops and special cultural events.

Further information on the programme and registration will soon be available on the Website of the Uta meeting.