Thousand-year Rose, Hildesheim

Name: Thousand-year Rose
Address: Hildesheim, Germany

#20 among attractions in Hildesheim

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The Thousand-year Rose is also known as the Rose of Hildesheim. It grows on the apse of the Hildesheim Cathedral, a Catholic cathedral in Hildesheim, Germany, that is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The cathedral and the adjacent St. Michael's Church have been on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites since 1985. ()

Local name: Tausendjähriger Rosenstock Coordinates: 52°8'57"N, 9°56'51"E

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Thousand-year Rose – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hildesheim Cathedral, St. Michael's Church, Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, St. Andreas.

~130 ftW
11th-century church filled with artworks
Hildesheim Cathedral, Hildesheim
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Hildesheim, Germany, the Hildesheim Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of sacred architecture.
~1680 ftNW
Early Romanesque-style basilica
St. Michael's Church, Hildesheim
9 min walk • St. Michael's Church, a remarkable architectural gem nestled in the heart of Hildesheim, Germany, stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural history. This storied basilica, constructed between 1010 and 1022 under the direction of Bishop Bernward of...
~770 ftW
Modern museum housing ancient treasures
Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hildesheim, Germany, the Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum serves as a cultural beacon, inviting visitors to delve into the mysteries of ancient civilizations and the wonders of world cultures. This esteemed museum boasts a remarkable collection of...
~1060 ftNE
Prominent church with tower views
St. Andreas, Hildesheim
6 min walk • The church of St. Andreas is the principal Lutheran church of Hildesheim, Germany, not to be confounded with the Catholic Hildesheim Cathedral. Its tower is 114.5 metres tall, making it the tallest church tower in Lower Saxony; it is accessible and offers a panoramic view of both the city and surrounding countryside.
~1610 ftNE
Square
Historic Market Place, Hildesheim
8 min walk • The Historic Market Place is a historical structure in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony...
~80 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Hildesheim Cathedral Museum, Hildesheim
1 min walk • The Hildesheim Cathedral Museum is the treasury and diocesan museum of Hildesheim, which illustrates over a thousand years of art and church history in Lower Saxony. It is located in historic rooms off the southern transept of the Hildesheim Cathedral.
~1490 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Godehard, Hildesheim
8 min walk • St. Godehard is a Romanesque church in Hildesheim, Germany, formerly the church of a Benedictine abbey. It remained almost unaltered through the centuries and was not damaged much in World War II.
~1710 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
St. Lamberti, Hildesheim
9 min walk • St. Lamberti is a parish and church in Hildesheim, Germany, the parish of the town's Neustadt. It is named after Lambert of Maastricht, the patron saint of Hildesheim. The church is a late Gothic building, the only hall church of the town. Since the Reformation, it has been a Lutheran parish church.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Bernward's Church, Hildesheim
14 min walk • St. Bernward's Church is a Catholic church in the city of Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany. The name refers to the bishop Bernward of Hildesheim who was canonized by Pope Celestine III.
~1930 ftNW
Park, Baroque architecture
Magdalenengarten, Hildesheim
10 min walk • Magdalenengarten is a baroque park in Hildesheim in Lower Saxony, Germany.
~1690 ftSE
Street
Lappenberg, Hildesheim
9 min walk • Lappenberg is a historic street in Hildesheim, a city in Lower Saxony in Germany. It was the center of the Jewish community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Thousand-year Rose?

Nearby attractions include Hildesheim Cathedral Museum, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Hildesheim Cathedral, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Bernward Monument, Hildesheim (1 min walk), Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum, Hildesheim (4 min walk).

How to get to Thousand-year Rose by public transport?

The nearest stations to Thousand-year Rose:

Bus

St. Bernward Krankenhaus • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)
Bohlweg • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 104, 2, 4, 5 (3 min walk)

Train

Hildesheim Ost (18 min walk)
Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof (22 min walk)