Hildesheim

Unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Hildesheim is particularly well known for its unique churches and cultural monuments. The Cathedral and St. Michael’s Church, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, are masterpieces of church architecture and are world-famous for their art treasures. The legendary thousand-year-old rosebush, which blooms at the apse of the cathedral, is, according to tradition, closely linked to the city’s founding.

The Cathedral Museum is part of the historic complex of Hildesheim Cathedral and houses the cathedral’s treasures, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the museum’s exhibition halls, these outstanding artifacts are presented in an impressive interplay of medieval and contemporary works of art.

No less spectacular is the renowned Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum, which is also located in the heart of Hildesheim. With its significant collections of ancient Egyptian and ancient Peruvian artifacts and its ever-changing special exhibitions, it ranks among the city’s top attractions. Visitors to the city should definitely take the time to make a detour to the historic market square—the sight of the faithfully reconstructed square transports them back several centuries.