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a Hildesheim soaring proportions. The 115m the New Testament on the VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
(377ft) tower was added in the other. The Bernwardsäule, a
The undisputed capital of Romanesque culture, the old town 19th century. huge bronze column from 1022, Practical Information
of Hildesheim was transformed into a heap of rubble by R Michaeliskirche was once topped by a crucifix. Road map C3. * 106,000.
n Rathausstraße 18–20 (05121-
The column, with scenes from
heavy bombing on 22 March 1945. The most important Michaelisplatz. Tel (05121) 34 410. the life of Christ arranged as a 179 80). _ Jazz-Time (Whitsun);
monuments have now been recreated, with mixed results, Open Apr–Oct: 8am–6pm daily; spiralling picture story, recalls Klosterkonzert (Whitsun);
surrounded by modern developments. Two churches, the Nov–Mar: 9am–4pm daily. the column of Emperor Trajan in Weinfest (May); Bauernmarkt
Michaeliskirche and the Dom St Mariä, are UNESCO World Built on the instructions of Rome. Two further important (Sep); Drachenflugtag (Oct).
∑ hildesheim.de
Heritage sites, and the Roemer-Pelizaeus-Museum of Bishop Bernward, the church is works of art are a chandelier
Egyptian Culture also makes a visit to Hildesheim worthwhile. a textbook example of what from 1060, with a diameter Transport
became known as the Ottonian of 3 m (10 ft), and a baptismal £ Bahnhofsplatz.
style, the early Romanesque font (around 1225) based on the
longer than around 4–5 hours. culture of the Otto dynasty. Its personifications of the four
It is also possible to follow the characteristic feature is the rivers of the Garden of Eden. Founded by bishop Hezilo and
Rosenroute (rose trail) around streamlined simplicity of interior built in the years 1058–68, the
town which is marked on the and exterior, with square pillars R Godehardkirche church has enchanting cloisters,
pavements by white roses. intersecting with the naves. The Godehardsplatz. Tel (05121) 34578. dating from the 12th century,
sarco phagus of the founder, St Open 9am–6pm daily. and the sarcophagus of the
P Marktplatz Bernward, is in the crypt in the The Bernwardsäule in the Dom St Mariä – This church is dedicated to founder of the church.
Since gaining civic rights in western part of the church. a huge bronze column Bernward’s successor, bishop
the 11th century, Luckily, a rare Godehard, who like him has
the heart of the painted 12th alongside it. The Tausendjähriger been included in the canon
bishopric town century ceiling Rosenstock (1,000-year-old of saints. Built in 1133–72, it is
has been its was removed rose) of this legend grows to typical of local architecture,
market square. during World War II this day in the cathedral’s apse, and also recalls the earlier
Every detail has and thus largely and even survived bombing. church of St Michaelis. It has
now been faithfully survived. It depicts The cathedral was reconstructed interesting carved capitals as
Wedekindhaus, a beautiful half-timbered reconstructed, and it the story of after World War II, using a well as a northern doorway
house on Marktplatz is easy to forget that Redemption, from model of the church’s with the Blessed Jesus Christ
the square looked Bas-relief on the façade Adam and Eve 11th-century appearance. accompanied by St Godehard
Exploring Hildesheim totally different only of Andreaskirche through to Mary Original works of art bear and St Epiphany.
Contrary to received wisdom, a few years ago. In and the Saviour. witness to the cathedral’s foundry
the city is best visited on foot. 1987, the Knochenhaueramts which flourished under bishop R Mauritiuskirche
Visitors can park in the centre, haus (butchers’ guild hall) was E Roemer-Pelizaeus Bernward. Bronze double doors Moritzberg.
for example near the church of rebuilt, the largest and most Museum depict the Old Testament version Another Romanesque church
St Michael, and then explore famous halftimbered house in Am Steine 1. Tel (05121) 93 690. of the Creation on one side, and worth visiting is the church of Presbytery of the massive Gode hardkirche,
the main sights from here. Germany, dating from 1529. Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun. the life of Christ accor ding to St Maurice, west of the centre. flanked by towers
A round tour, inc luding the Opposite are the Gothic town The pride of this museum is the
museums, should not take hall and the Tempelhaus, an Ancient Egyptian collection, one
original 15thcentury of the best in Europe, which Hildesheim City Hauptbahnhof
building with round includes the burial figures of Centre 800 m (880 yards)
turrets and a half Hem Om and the writer Heti MICHAELISSTR. Knochen- JAKOBISTRASSE
MARKT-
timbered annexe, from the Old Kingdom (around 1 Marktplatz Michaeliskirche KARDINAL-BER TRA M - STR. haueramtshaus PLATZ Rathaus
added in 1591. Reliefs 2600 BC). It also has fine 2 Andreaskirche LANGER HAGEN Tempelhaus
depict the story of the collections of Chinese porcelain 3 Michaeliskirche WOHL Kaiser- ANDREAS- HOHER WEG
STRASSE
haus
Prodigal Son. and Inca artifacts, and it is 4 Roemer-Pelizaeus- ALTER MARKT AMRATS- BAUHOF Z I N G E L
famed for its temporary Museum STRASSE BURGSTR. Andreaskirche
R Andreaskirche exhibitions on ancient cultures. 5 Dom St Mariä BERGMANN- SCHUHSTRASSE
SÜSTERN-
Andreasplatz. Open Apr– 6 Godehardkirche STRASSE P FA F FENSTIEG
Dom
Sep: 9am–6pm Mon–Fri, R Dom St Mariä DAMMSTR. St Mariä BOHLWEG Kreuzkirche
9am–4pm Sat, 11:30am– Domhof. Tel (05121) 179 17 60.
4pm Sun; Oct–Mar: 10am– Open 10am–6pm daily. ∑ dom- Mauritiuskirche B R Ü H L WEIGER STR.
BRAUNSCH-
Roemer-
4pm Mon–Sat, 11:30–4pm hildesheim.de 0 metres 300 Pelizaeus- Dom- und
Sun. Tower May–Oct: 11am– During a hunting expedition in 0 yards 300 museum T R E I B E S TR. Diözesanmuseum WOLLENWEBER S T R .
4 pm Mon–Sat, noon–4pm 815, Ludwig der Fromme (the NEUE STR. Lambertikirche
Sun. Closed Nov–Apr. Haus des GOSCHENSTRASSE
devout), son of Charlemagne, Kalenberger Graben Waffenschieds
The reconstructed allegedly hung relics of the Wernesches Kehrwiederturm
K ESSL ER STR AS SE
Haus
Gothic church of St Virgin Mary on a tree. When he KA LEN BE R G ER G RABEN
L A N G E L I N I E N W A L L
Andrew is notable for tried to remove them they Godehardkirche
the brightness and the would not budge – which he
quality of the light that took to be a heavenly sign
The picturesque Presbytery of passes through its vast that a church should be
Michaeliskirche, Hildescheim windows, as well as its founded on this site and a town
A church towers over a row of houses in Kramer Straße, Hanover For keys to symbols see back flap For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp501–502 and pp529–31
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