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

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

The tourist information center in Hildesheim has opened its doors again for the popular UNESCO World Heritage exhibition. After technical fine-tuning, the exhibition now presents a revised city model that excitingly documents the development of the city - from the founding of the diocese to the present day. You can explore the scaled-up landscape including existing buildings. Important stages in the city's history are impressively projected onto the topography of the region and make Hildesheim's historical influence clear. The exhibition is accessible free of charge, making it an attractive destination for locals and visitors alike. Hildesheim Tourism reports that the exhibition also includes an exciting timeline that runs from the founding of the diocese to the re-consecration of St. Mary's Cathedral after its restoration.

Another highlight: The digital representation of the radiantly beautiful picture ceiling of St. Michael's Church, which was made in the 13th century. This impresses with 90 image fields that tell the Christian story of salvation. The history of Hildesheim Cathedral can also be experienced digitally - its roots go back to the 9th century. And as if that wasn't enough, visitors can enjoy relaxing massage chairs at the tourist information center while receiving information about the world heritage sites in Hildesheim and the surrounding area via headphones during a massage. A fantastic offer for anyone who would like to experience history combined with relaxation!

A world heritage site in Hildesheim

But it's not just the exhibition alone that is reason to be happy. Hildesheim's St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michael's Church are listed as a joint world heritage site in the UNESCO list. This was achieved in March 2009 through a successful application by the city of Hildesheim in cooperation with the Evangelical Lutheran regional 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 boost in terms of employment and growth City of Hildesheim holds on.

The focus of urban development is the World Heritage-compatible upgrading of the surroundings of St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Michaelis, in particular the connection to the city center. Planned measures include construction work to improve road connectivity and routing, as well as an attractive design of the cathedral courtyard and St. Michael's Hill.

Art and architecture in Hildesheim

The St. Michael's Church and the St. Mary's Cathedral are not only known for their historical significance, but also impress with their unique architecture. Despite the destruction during the Second World War, the heart of St. Michael's Church, the wooden ceiling from the 13th century, remains in its authentic condition. This special blanket, which was stored during the war, is unique in the world. The churches are located on a hill so that the surrounding buildings do not block their view, and the medieval town plan has been relatively well preserved to this day. You can find out more about this on the website 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 in the Christian West can provide. In this way, World Heritage enables a better understanding of medieval architecture, which had a decisive influence on development.