Hohe Domkirche St Marien, Hildesheim
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Freiwillige
N 52° 08.950 E 009° 56.788
32U E 564758 N 5778051
The Hildesheimer cathedral St. Maria was built in 872. All follow-up buildings rise on its foundations.
Waymark Code: WMNKV
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 08/27/2006
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St. Mary's Cathedral (Dom St. Maria) in Hildesheim, Germany, is an important medieval cathedral, that is in the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1985.
Climbing the wall of the cathedral's apse is the legendary 1000-year-old rosebush, which symbolizes the prosperity of the city of Hildesheim. According to the legend, as long as the bush flourishes, Hildesheim will not decline.
Building Materials: Stone
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