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thought that the end of the famous rose had come, but the roots were largely intact, and in the spring of 1945 it put out 25 new shoots. The first sparse flowers bloomed in 1947, and by 1948 there were 122 flowers. Since then, the new branches of the "Thousand-year Rose" (as it was already known before the bombing) have been marked with little metal signs with the year in which they first appeared. It is believed to be the oldest living rose in the world.
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veneration in the Diocese of Hildesheim. Thus bell No. 8 will be named for Bishop Altfrid, one of the most important bishops of Hildesheim, who secured large contributions for the construction of the cathedral. Bell No. 9 will be named after Hedwig of Schlesien (or of Andechs), patron of refugees – since many refugees came to Hildesheim after the Second World War and were crucial in shaping it.
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The building was rebuilt between 1950 and 1960 in a simplified form. The baroque elements were abandoned in favour of a form which took its cue from the early Romanesque style. The most visible aspect of this on the exterior was that upper stories, and side towers added to the westwork in 1840, were
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on two manuals and pedal. During the 17th and 18th century, the instrument was rebuilt and expanded. In 1909, Furtwängler & Hammer (Hannover) built a new organ with 54 stops (three manuals and pedal), re-using the organ case from 1617. On March 22, 1945, the organ was destroyed during an air
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The existence of the rose bush has been attested for at least four hundred years. The aerial bombardment of 22 March 1945 which damaged the cathedral and the apse also killed the main growth of the rose bush above the ground; under the rubble, only the charred stump of the rose remained. It was
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Until the Second World War, the cathedral contained over sixteen ringing and quarter bells. The basis of the pre-war peal was five great bells with the tones F-sharp, A, C-sharp, F-sharp, G-sharp. Nine bells of the pre-war peal survived the war; the great Godehard bell in the west tower was so
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An even older cemetery was found to the west and south. Twenty graves were uncovered, including, in August 2012, the skeleton of a young woman who died around 800, with glass beads (the remnants of a necklace) and a little knife as grave goods. This is the oldest complete burial ever found in
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In the course of the 2010–14 renovation, the peal is being expanded by six bells to the 12-tone peal which had originally been planned in the 1960s, though, the tone sequence will be slightly different. The new cathedral bells will be named after witnesses of the faith, who enjoy particular
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coating on the outside and by a coat of smooth plaster on the inside. The ground level was raised by 60 cm, which resulted in the rooms having a squat appearance, especially in the transepts. The columns of the nave were cast in concrete, and the pilasters were coated in sandstone.
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The history of the organ at Hildesheim Cathedral dates back to the fourteenth century. In 1378, there was an organ in the north aisle, above the chapel of the Three Kings. This instrument was relocated to the Godehard choir during the fifteenth century and eventually sold in 1713.
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bell. In the lower belfry of the tower hung the three deepest bells (1–3), while the three smaller bells (4–6) were in the upper belfry. The new peal (co-ordinated with the bells of the surrounding churches) was a semitone deeper than the original, so the
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In addition, a new antiphonal organ (Chororgel) with 16 stops was built. It is located in the left isle of the cathedral. Both organs can be played from two identical four-manual consoles: the console of the great organ, and a movable console in the nave.
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Since the quarter bells had also been destroyed in the Second World War, the quarter-hour chimes were now struck by bell No. 5, the chime on the hour by bell No.4 and the chime at noon by bell No. 1. Bell No. 6 was used for the call to worship (the
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After many years of planning, a thorough renovation of the cathedral began in January 2010, the first since 1960. Along with technical and conservation measures, there were alterations to the design. The floor was lowered to the original level, the
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Two dozen short films covering the renovation work and archeological finds dating back to the Carolingian foundation including rare, well-preserved 12th-century textile remnants (from liturgical vestments of robed ecclesiastics as interred)
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and rebuilt from 1950 to 1960. A thorough renovation of the cathedral began in 2010, including technical and conservation measures. Some of the cathedral's treasures have been shown further afield, including at an exhibition at New York's
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which he had with him was hung from the branch of a wild rose. After the mass, the reliquary could not be removed from the branch. The Emperor considered this a sign that the new bishopric should be established here (not in
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In 2013 the old yoke in the upper belfry was taken apart and replaced by a new yoke of oak. It will hold the six new bells and some of the old ones. In the lower belfry the deepest bells will remain in place.
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In excavations during the 2010–2014 renovations of the cathedral, ninth-century foundations of the St. Mary's chapel were found. The first cathedral building was a small church measuring 6 × 6 m with an
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church. The first four bishops were buried there. Only traces of the foundations of these two buildings remain. An older Hildesheim parish church probably once stood on the site of the Chapel of
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CANTATE DOMINO CANTICUM NOVUM QUIA MIRABILIA FECIT SANCTA MARIA CANTA BONA NOBIS! – Auxilio Matris D.N.J.Ch. confidens me fudit F.W. Schilling Heidelbergensis Anno Domini MCMLIX
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After the Second World War it was planned to create a 12-toned peal, with six great bells in the west tower and six smaller bells in the crossing tower (the planned tones: G, B
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Der Hildesheimer Dom – Von der Kaiserkapelle und den Karolingischen Kathedralkirchen bis zur Zerstörung 1945 (Grabungen und Bauuntersuchungen auf dem Domhügel 1988 bis 1999)
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to the east. The remains of the first altar were found in the apse. The foundations of this first cathedral building consist of sandstone and are extraordinarily thick.
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River. On the north of the cathedral is the former government building of the city, on the west the Episcopal Vicariate General of the Diocese, in the south the
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Moving forward to the spring of 1529, a total of six princes and fourteen free imperial cities voiced their protest against the decision made by the second
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Gallistl, Bernhard (2007–2008), "In Faciem Angelici Templi. Kultgeschichtliche Bemerkungen zu Inschrift und ursprünglicher Platzierung der Bernwardstür",
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bell of bellfounder Johann Martin Roth of Mainz (1765), which could be integrated into the new peal, and another historic bell of Johann Martin Roth, the
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Throughout the course of history, the Cathedral has been a witness to numerous significant historical events. One such event occurred in 1146 when
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made a visit to Speyer with the intention of convincing King Conrad III to embark on a crusade. Several years later, in 1193, the English monarch
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The reconsecration took until 1960 to complete because of various problems, chiefly the "Hildesheim Cathedral construction dispute" (
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were again mounted facing outwards, behind an antechamber, as originally intended. In addition, a bishop's crypt was created.
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opened the Bernward doors and entered the cathedral, followed by 30 other bishops and guests including the Protestant bishop
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depicting scenes from the life of Christ. These bronzeworks date from the early 11th century and were commissioned by Bishop
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In more recent times, during the 1980s and 1990s, the Cathedral regained its international prominence. German Chancellor
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about the cost of the reconstruction and particularly about whether Lower Saxony was one of the legal successors of the
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After renovations and extensions in the 11th, 12th and 14th centuries, the cathedral was completely destroyed during an
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in Hamburg and was irreparably damaged during transport there. Two bells were capable of being reused: the historical
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bell is the second biggest of Lower-Saxony after the Christus- und Friedensglocke (Bell of Christ and Peace) in the
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not restored. The westwork was reconstructed closer to its earlier state based on the model of the westwork of
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was handed over to Emperor Henry VI as a captive of Duke Leopold of Austria right in front of the cathedral.
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Hildesheim Cathedral is situated at the southern middle of the city centre of Hildesheim, on the so-called
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to suspend the progressive reforms. This act of dissent took place within the vicinity of the cathedral.
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An apse cross standing in the apse, the pedestal of which, legend has it, was made from the core of the
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and semi circular apses completing the naves. The building suffered severe fire damage in 1046. Bishop
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next to the gatehouse at the eastern entrance to the chapel of St. Hellweg, which might date back to
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On 10 January 2010, the cathedral was closed for the work to begin. During the reconstruction, the
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planned to erect a new, larger building further to the west and to extend the nave. His successor,
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During the 2010–2014 renovations, many religious items from the cathedral were displayed at the
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which had undertaken to cover the cathedral's building expenses in 1803 (when it was still the
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Der Lettner des Hildesheimer Doms – Die Bildhauerkunst der Münsterschen Werkstätten 1535–1560
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EPIPHANIUS PACIFICATOR PATRONUS EPIPHANIAM DOMINI NUNTIAT. SANCTE EPIPHANI PRECARE PRO NOBIS
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severely damaged in an air raid that it could no longer be rung. The Bernard bell is in the
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The Cathedral also holds significance in the life of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (
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The first large organ was built by Conrad Abtt (Minden) c. 1616/17. The instrument had 31
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as well, was witnessed by a staggering 2.5 million people through television broadcasts.
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SANCTUS OLIVERUS PLUNKETT + RECONCILIATIONIS EXEMPLUM + EPISCOPUS ET MARTYR + ADIUVET NOS
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INTERCESSIONE SANCTI EPISCOPI ALTFRIDI SUFFULTA + DIOECESIS NOSTRA FIRMA IN FIDE MANEAT
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and Cathedral patrons over a chapel in the northeast, first half of the twelfth century
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Gallistl, Bernhard (2010), "Bibliothek und Schule am Dom", in Müller, Monika E (ed.),
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Kirchen, Klöster, Königshöfe : vorromanische Architektur zwischen Weser und Elbe
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PULCHRA QUAE VIDENTUR + PULCHRIORA QUAE SCIUNTUR + LONGE PULCHERRIMA QUAE IGNORANTUR
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BEATAE HEDVIGIS INTERCESSIO TRIBUAT POPULIS POLONIAE ET GERMANIAE CAELESTE SUBSIDIUM
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as he had planned) and he should dedicate it to St. Mary, whose symbol is the rose.
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St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim / UNESCO Official Website
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Schätze im Himmel – Bücher auf Erden. Mittelalterliche Handschriften aus Hildesheim
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The reconstruction was carried out under tight constraints. Because of the lack of
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EGO SUM HILDENSEMENSIS – Bischof, Domkapitel und Dom in Hildesheim 815 bis 1810
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STERNE RESISTENTES/STANTES REGE/TOLLE JACENTES. SANCTE GODEHARDE ORA PRO NOBIS
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Der Dom zu Hildesheim und sein Weltkulturerbe, Bernwardstür und Christussäule
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after its reconstruction, on 27 March 1960 by Bishop Heinrich Maria Janssen.
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Hildesheim Cathedral – St. Mariä Himmelfahrt – is currently being restored.
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bell, which was originally hung in the crossing tower and was moved to the
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and further magnificent reliquaries and liturgical implements displayed in
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CANTANTIBUS ORGANIS CAECILIA DOMINO DECANTABAT! SANCTA CAECILIA ADJUVA NOS
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On 15 August 2014, the cathedral was reopened after restoration. Bishop
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Fund im Dom belegt – Hildesheim feiert zu Recht den 1200. Geburtstag
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Bilder zur Ausstellung "Bernwards Schätze" im Dom-Museum Hildesheim
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while out hunting in the middle of the forest. For this purpose, a
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because of its unique art and outstanding Romanesque architecture.
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Bedeutung und Gebrauch der großen Lichterkrone im Hildesheimer Dom
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were restored to their places in the nave and the high choir, and
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bell had to be tuned a semitone lower to fit with the new bells.
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Foundation of the first cathedral under the crypt dating from 815
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Das Taufbecken des Wilbernus – Schätze aus dem Dom zu Hildesheim
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Würzburg Residence with the Court Gardens and Residence Square
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The cathedral houses numerous works of art. These include the
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Hildesheim Cathedral's Treasures – UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Speyer Cathedral: An Architectural Gem in Germany in Spanish
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SIT PIA PAX ET VOS AMEN CANITE SANCTE BERNWARDE ORA PRO NOBIS
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periods. Its library has served as the cathedral's library (
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The cathedral church was built between 1010 and 1020 in the
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Frequently asked questions concerning cathedral restoration
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Epiphanius von Pavia, Schutzheiliger des Bistums Hildesheim
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Saint Bernward of Hildesheim: Medieval Patron of the Arts
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Met displays Medieval treasures from Hildesheim Cathedral
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in Lower Saxony, Germany, that serves as the seat of the
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Architecture of the Cathedral – A Chronological overview
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from 1893 stands in front of the north paradise entrance
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The Grove Encyclopedia of Medieval Art and Architecture
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Aerial view of the Hildesheim Cathedral on the Domhügel
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Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of Quedlinburg
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Barnet, Peter; Brandt, Michael; Lutz, Gerhard (2013),
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Jahrbuch für Geschichte und Kunst im Bistum Hildesheim
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as a cruciform three-aisled basilica with a two-story
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school and on the east the Labour Court of the city.
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PROBASTI NOS + DEUS + ET EDUXISTI NOS IN REFRIGERIUM
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Technical information and inscriptions of the bells
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from linden wood for the body and oak for the arms.
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Bernwards Säule – Schätze aus dem Dom zu Hildesheim
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HIC EST FRATRUM AMATOR + QUI MULTUM ORAT PRO POPULO
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APOSTOLIS PETRO ET PAULO COMPATRONIS HILDESIENSIBUS
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The cathedral was reopened on 15 August 2014. 481:, as well as two of the four notable Romanesque 3559:Castles of Augustusburg and Falkenlust at Brühl 3066: 1538:On 16 November 2013 the new bells were cast by 2907: 2905: 2903: 2686:, vol. 2, Oxford University Press, 2012, 3293: 2996: 2994: 2973: 2971: 2737: 2735: 2373: 951:The rosebush with a legend dating back to 815 3055: 3053: 1849:of the Lord. Saint Epiphanius, pray for us") 1706: 1516: 1264:) on the southern exterior wall of the choir 1233: 1215: 1193: 1141: 1129: 961: 799: 656: 636: 576:The cathedral was built in 872 under Bishop 561:. This served as the original cathedral and 413: 3198:More information about St. Mary's Cathedral 3148:"Hildesheimer Dom kurz vor Wiedereröffnung" 2900: 2832: 2830: 2784:(German) Domsanierung, retrieved 2 May 2014 2577: 2575: 2573: 2571: 2569: 2567: 2116: 2079: 2037: 2002: 1962: 1918: 1877: 1838: 1793: 1757: 1711: 1655: 1117: 3715:Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps 3300: 3286: 2991: 2968: 2732: 616:two-tower facade, which stood until 1945. 447:list since 1985, together with the nearby 39: 4015:Roman Catholic churches completed in 1960 3668:Caves and Ice Age Art in the Swabian Jura 3050: 3677:Frontiers of the Roman Empire in Bavaria 3032: 3030: 3028: 2827: 2655: 2612: 2564: 2495: 2493: 2390: 2289: 1899: 1733: 1444: 1424: 1399: 1308:in New York City, until 5 January 2014. 1083: 1071: 1060: 1049: 946: 889: 885: 811: 536: 525: 517: 4030:Roman Catholic churches in Lower Saxony 3574:Carolingian Westwork and Civitas Corvey 3419:Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin 3341:List of World Heritage Sites in Germany 2770: 2768: 2766: 2709: 2707: 2705: 2703: 1737:Friedrich Wilhelm Schilling, Heidelberg 1525: 1111:There are also four notable Romanesque 1046:Interior decoration, art, and treasures 998: 443:. 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52°08′56″N 9°56′50″E / 52.14889°N 9.94722°E / 52.14889; 9.94722
Hildesheim
Denomination
Roman Catholic
www.dom-hildesheim.de
Dedication
Assumption of Mary
Style
Romanesque
Gothic
Baroque
Groundbreaking
spires
Diocese
Diocese of Hildesheim
UNESCO World Heritage Site
St Michael's Church
Criteria
187bis-001
Session
Hildesheim
Diocese of Hildesheim
World Cultural Heritage
St. Michael's Church
Romanesque style
Ottonian Romanesque architecture
Old Saxony
Bishop
Bernward

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