Azelin chandelier, Romanesque wheel chandelier at Hildesheim Cathedral, Germany.
The circular Azelin chandelier features gilt copper construction with twelve towers and twelve gatehouses arranged around its perimeter in alternating pattern.
Created in the 11th century after a fire destroyed the previous gold and silver chandelier in 1046, this piece represents medieval craftsmanship techniques.
The seventy-two candles and architectural elements of the chandelier reflect the medieval interpretation of the Heavenly Jerusalem in Christian symbolism.
Located above the altar in Hildesheim Cathedral, the chandelier underwent extensive restoration between 1982 and 1989 to repair World War II damage.
The chandelier incorporates rectangular gatehouses with rounded arches and hexagonal towers decorated with niches, battlements, and imitation brickwork details.
Location: Hildesheim
GPS coordinates: 52.14890,9.94640
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:10
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