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Hildesheim Cathedral is a Romanesque cathedral in Germany, a UNESCO site since 1985 and home to Bishop Bernward's bronze doors from about 1015.
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Why are Bishop Bernward's bronze doors at Hildesheim Cathedral so important?
The Bernward Doors were cast in bronze around 1015 for Bishop Bernward of Hildesheim. Their relief panels pair scenes from Genesis with scenes from the life of Christ, making them a major surviving work of Ottonian art.
Is Hildesheim Cathedral part of the UNESCO listing by itself or with another church?
The UNESCO World Heritage listing from 1985 covers St. Mary's Cathedral in Hildesheim together with St. Michael's Church. The pair is valued for its Romanesque architecture and surviving medieval church art.
What can visitors see at Hildesheim Cathedral besides the bronze doors?
The cathedral is also associated with the Bernward Column, a large bronze column commissioned in the early 11th century. Visitors often also look for the Thousand-Year Rose, the famous rose bush linked with Hildesheim's foundation legend.
Was Hildesheim Cathedral rebuilt after World War II?
Yes. Hildesheim was heavily damaged during World War II, and the cathedral was later reconstructed with attention to its medieval form and furnishings.
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