St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim

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St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim

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St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim, Medieval churches in Hildesheim, Germany

The architectural complex includes St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church, both featuring early Romanesque design with double choirs and transepts.

Bishop Bernward commissioned the construction of these religious buildings in 1010, establishing Hildesheim as a center for medieval religious architecture.

The bronze doors of St Mary's Cathedral and the wooden ceiling of St Michael's Church demonstrate the skilled craftsmanship of medieval German artisans.

The churches maintain regular opening hours for visitors, allowing access to view the Romanesque architecture and medieval religious artifacts within.

The Tree of Jesse fresco inside St Michael's Church spans 27 meters in length and contains over 1300 individual oak planks.

Location: Hildesheim

GPS coordinates: 52.15278,9.94389

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:07

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