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St. Michael's Church
A Millennium of Ottonian Grandeur
Counts toward these achievements:
Hildesheim: First Steps10 pts
Hildesheim: Explorer25 pts
Hildesheim: Insider50 pts
Founded in 1010 by Bernward of Hildesheim, St. Michael's Church is a stunning example of Ottonian architecture. Initially a Benedictine abbey, it now serves as both an Evangelical-Lutheran parish church and a site for weekday Catholic masses. The church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hildesheim.
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The church has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1010
- Architect
- Bernward of Hildesheim
- Architectural Style
- Ottonian
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Simultaneum
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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