Discover the revised city model of Hildesheim in the UNESCO World Heritage!

Discover the revised city model of Hildesheim in the UNESCO World Heritage!

The tourist information in Hildesheim has opened its doors for the popular UNESCO World Heritage Experience. After a technical finish, the exhibition now presents a revised city model that documented the development of the city in an exciting way - from the foundation of the diocese and today. You can explore the landscape, which is formed in terms of scale, including the existing buildings. Important stations in city history are impressively projected onto the topography of the region and make it clear the historical character of Hildesheim. The exhibition is accessible free of charge, which makes it an attractive goal for locals and visitors Alike. Hildesheim Tourismus reports that the exhibition also includes an exciting time beam that leads from the foundation of the diocese to the re-consecration of the Mariendom.

Another highlight: the digital representation of the bright beautiful picture ceiling of the St. Michaeliskirche, which was made in the 13th century. This impresses with 90 image fields that tell Christian salvation history. The history of the Hildesheim cathedral is also made digitally tangible - its roots go back to the 9th century. And as if that weren't enough, visitors in the tourist information can enjoy relaxing massage chair, while with a massage you can also get information about the world heritage sites in Hildesheim and the surrounding area via headphones. A fantastic offer for everyone who would like to experience history in combination with relaxation!

a world heritage in Hildesheim

But not only the exhibition alone is reason to be happy. The Hildesheimer Mariendom and the Michaeliskirche are listed as a common world heritage in the UNESCO directory. This was achieved in March 2009 by a successful application by the city of Hildesheim in cooperation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Diocese of Hildesheim. The aim of this initiative is to promote the preservation of world heritage sites and sustainable urban development at 33 locations. The investment program gives the region a real thrust in terms of employment and growth, such as stalls.

The focus of urban development is the world -assistant upgrading of the surroundings of Mariendom and St. Michaelis, in particular the connection to the city center. Planned measures include construction measures that are intended to improve road networking and the route, as well as an appealing design of the Domhof and Michaelishügel.

art and architecture in Hildesheim

The St. Michaeliskirche and the St. Maria cathedral are not only known for their historical importance, but also inspire with their unique architecture. Despite the war destruction in World War II, the heart of the Michaeliskirche, the wooden ceiling from the 13th century, is preserved in its authentic condition. This special ceiling that was outsourced during the war is unique in the world. The churches are on a hill, so that the surrounding buildings do not block them, and the medieval city floor plan is still relatively well preserved to this day. You can find out more on the website of UNESCO .

The Hildesheim sites are an excellent example of the art and architecture of the Holy Roman Empire and also offer insights that go far beyond what other Romanesque churches can convey in Christian West. In this way, the world heritage enables a better understanding of medieval architecture that had a decisive influence on development.