Thousand-year Rose, Rose bush at Hildesheim Cathedral, Germany
The Rosa canina specimen grows against the eastern apse of Hildesheim Cathedral, reaching a height of 10 meters with pale pink flowers.
Documentation confirms the rose bush has existed for approximately 700 years, surviving multiple events including the 1945 cathedral destruction during World War II.
Local tradition connects the rose bush to the establishment of the diocese in 815 by King Louis the Pious during his hunting expedition.
The rose bush produces flowers annually in May, with each central root carefully documented and protected by an iron fence for preservation.
The roots remained intact underground after the 1945 bombing, allowing new branches to emerge from the ruins of Hildesheim Cathedral.
Location: Hildesheim
GPS coordinates: 52.14908,9.94756
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:45
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