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Hildesheim (German: [ˈhɪldəsˌhaɪm] ⓘ; Low German: Hilmessen or Hilmssen; Latin: Hildesia) is a city in Lower Saxony, in north-central Germany with 101,693 inhabitants. [3] It is in the district of Hildesheim, about 30 km (19 mi) southeast of Hanover on the banks of the Innerste River, a small tributary of the Leine River.
Jan 26, 2020 · Let’s have a look at the best things to do in Hildesheim: 1. St Michael’s Church Source: Shutterstock St Michael’s Church. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this church was completed in the early 11th century in the Ottonian style, which came before the Romanesque in Germany.
Feb 20, 2018 · Hildesheim is best known for its churches, particularly the two magnificent UNESCO -listed ones, Mariendom and St. Michael’s. This contemporary city is also steeped in history and culture, which can be experienced in its fascinating museums. Here, we bring to you the treasures of Hildesheim for you to explore. Mariendom. Cathedral.
Oct 11, 2017 · Things to Do in Hildesheim, Germany: See Tripadvisor's 7,566 traveler reviews and photos of Hildesheim tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Hildesheim.
Hildesheim, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), north-central Germany. It lies southeast of Hannover on the Innerste River in the foothills of the Harz Mountains. Originally it was a fort on the trade route between Cologne and Magdeburg.
Hildesheim. Hildesheim is best known for its churches, two of which – Hildesheim Cathedral and St. Michael's Church – bear witness to Romanesque-style religious art from the Holy Roman Empire in an extraordinary fashion.
Both bear witnesses to 11th century Germany, a time when Hildesheim was an important centre of trade and Christian faith in this part of the country. Michael shows us the architectural and artistic traits of the Romanesque churches that form a unique UNESCO World Heritage site, just 30 km (18 miles) south of Hanover.
