Hildesheim Cathedral

The cathedral features two bronze doors displaying biblical scenes, a painted wooden ceiling with 1,300 oak planks, and multiple architectural elements from different periods.

Built between 1010 and 1020, the cathedral underwent reconstruction after severe fire damage in 1046 and complete restoration following World War II destruction in 1945.

The Cathedral Museum contains a collection of religious artifacts, including medieval manuscripts, ecclesiastical vessels, and ornate metalwork from various historical periods.

The cathedral opens daily for visitors, offering guided tours in multiple languages and maintaining wheelchair accessibility throughout the main areas.

A thousand-year-old rose bush grows along the cathedral's apse wall, surviving the 1945 bombing and continuing to bloom annually against the ancient stone.

Location: Hildesheim

Inception: 9 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church at Hildesheim

Website: https://dom-hildesheim.de

GPS coordinates: 52.14889,9.94722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58