Collegiate Church and Old Town of Quedlinburg History, Travel Information, Facts And More
Collegiate Church and Old Town of Quedlinburg
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Collegiate Church and Old Town of Quedlinburg
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Germany
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Quedlinburg, Germany
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About Collegiate Church and Old Town of Quedlinburg
Quendlinburg is a historically important town in Germany. It was the capital of the German empire during the Saxonian-Ottonian dynasty reign. It was also important for the trading towns in the middle ages. It is home to numerous high-quality timber-framed buildings. The Collegiate Church situated in the town is the finest example of Romanesque architecture. It remains open for public visits from Tuesday to Sunday from ten in the morning to four in the evening.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Collegiate Church and Old Town of Quedlinburg
- The church is estimated to be of the tenth century. So if you want to explore the history of the 10th and 12th century then you can visit the castle and the church
- The town got an economic boom at the time and just after the Thirty Yeats War. That?s why it contains many buildings of the medieval period.
- The church is not only a tourist attraction but is also a performance venue for the Quedlinburg Summer of Music.
- After the death of Henry I, his widow Mathilde spent a long time at a collegiate church which was founded by her son Otto I.
- Both the new town and old town were surrounded by a common city wall in 1330.
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