Hildesheim has held the title of "UNESCO World Heritage City" since 1985, when St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church were officially designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Cathedral and St Michael's Church in Hildesheim".
Hildesheim Cathedral - And the thousand-year-old rosebush.
St Mary's Assumption Cathedral in Hildesheim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest episcopal churches in Germany - its architectural history dates back to the 11th century. The cathedral was ceremoniously reopened in 2014 after four and a half years of extensive renovation work. The apse of the cathedral is home to the legendary thousand-year-old rosebush, the symbol of the diocese and the city of Hildesheim. The legend surrounding the thousand-year-old rosebush dates back to the founding of the diocese of Hildesheim. For more information about the Episcopal Church and the thousand-year-old rosebush, visit the Hildesheim Cathedralwebsite .
St Mary's Assumption Cathedral in Hildesheim is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest episcopal churches in Germany - its architectural history dates back to the 11th century. The cathedral was ceremoniously reopened in 2014 after four and a half years of extensive renovation work. The apse of the cathedral is home to the legendary thousand-year-old rosebush, the symbol of the diocese and the city of Hildesheim. The legend surrounding the thousand-year-old rosebush dates back to the founding of the diocese of Hildesheim. For more information about the Episcopal Church and the thousand-year-old rosebush, visit the Hildesheim Cathedralwebsite .
St Michael's Church - Evidence of the pre-Romanesque period.
St Michael's Church in Hildesheim has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985. The church, built between 1010 and 1022 by Bishop Bernward of Hildesheim, is a key work of medieval art. The floor plan of the double-aisled basilica is characterised by strict symmetry. In the central nave, four corner pillars alternate with paired round columns. This alternation of pillars was one of the most successful inventions of Ottonian and Romanesque art. St Michael's preserves a significant number of historical and modern furnishings: the painted stucco reliefs of the choir screens (end of the 12th century) and the wide painted wooden ceiling are among the best known. The church is open all day - visitors are very welcome.
St Michael's Church in Hildesheim has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985. The church, built between 1010 and 1022 by Bishop Bernward of Hildesheim, is a key work of medieval art. The floor plan of the double-aisled basilica is characterised by strict symmetry. In the central nave, four corner pillars alternate with paired round columns. This alternation of pillars was one of the most successful inventions of Ottonian and Romanesque art. St Michael's preserves a significant number of historical and modern furnishings: the painted stucco reliefs of the choir screens (end of the 12th century) and the wide painted wooden ceiling are among the best known. The church is open all day - visitors are very welcome.
Marienburg Castle - Just like in a fairy tale.
Marienburg Castle can be seen from afar, rising up on the south-western slope of the Marienberg, around 20 kilometres south of Hanover and 15 kilometres north-west of Hildesheim. The authentically preserved summer residence of the Guelphs, the oldest princely house in Europe, is one of the most important neo-Gothic architectural monuments in Germany. Marienburg Castle was once a gift and token of love from the last king of Hanover, George V, to his beloved wife, Queen Marie. After the annexation of Hanover by Prussia, the king fled into exile in Austria. After living in the castle for a short time, Queen Marie followed him in 1867 and never saw her "little Eldorado" again. Awakened from a long slumber, Marienburg Castle continues to enchant visitors with its fairytale appearance. Visitors can stroll through the royal chambers on guided castle tours or learn all about the history of the Guelphs in the exhibition "The Path to the Crown". Numerous theatre tours take you back to times long past, open-air events in the romantic inner courtyard delight the public and the castle restaurant invites you to dine like royalty.
Marienburg Castle can be seen from afar, rising up on the south-western slope of the Marienberg, around 20 kilometres south of Hanover and 15 kilometres north-west of Hildesheim. The authentically preserved summer residence of the Guelphs, the oldest princely house in Europe, is one of the most important neo-Gothic architectural monuments in Germany. Marienburg Castle was once a gift and token of love from the last king of Hanover, George V, to his beloved wife, Queen Marie. After the annexation of Hanover by Prussia, the king fled into exile in Austria. After living in the castle for a short time, Queen Marie followed him in 1867 and never saw her "little Eldorado" again. Awakened from a long slumber, Marienburg Castle continues to enchant visitors with its fairytale appearance. Visitors can stroll through the royal chambers on guided castle tours or learn all about the history of the Guelphs in the exhibition "The Path to the Crown". Numerous theatre tours take you back to times long past, open-air events in the romantic inner courtyard delight the public and the castle restaurant invites you to dine like royalty.
