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Alten- und Pflegeheim St. Paulus
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Alten- und Pflegeheim St. Paulus

Gothic charm in Hildesheim's heart

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Located in the southern part of Hildesheim's city center, the former Dominican monastery church St. Paulus now serves as a nursing home for the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent. This remarkable Gothic structure is a recognized cultural heritage monument in Lower Saxony and part of the historic Dominican monastery.
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The church is part of the historic Dominican monastery.

Quick Facts

Architectural Style
Gothic
Heritage Status
Cultural Heritage Monument
Denomination
Roman Catholic

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Guided Story

In front of you stands the imposing Gothic facade of what was once the Dominican monastery church, St. Paulus. This structure is not only a cultural heritage monument in Lower Saxony but also a living piece of Hildesheim's history. It's part of the historic Dominican monastery that was once a hub of spiritual life. Today, it serves as a nursing home for the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent. Notice the magnificent windows, a testament to Gothic architecture. If you look southeast, you'll see the Seminarkirche just a short distance away. In this serene corner of the city center, you can almost feel the history that surrounds you.

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