Stiftskirche St Servatii und Domschatz, Quedlinburg
Facts and practical information
The theft of medieval art from Quedlinburg was perpetrated by United States Army Lieutenant Joe T. Meador in the days prior to the end of World War II in Europe. Precious church objects stored near Quedlinburg, Germany, were found by the U.S. Army. They were placed under guard, but eight extremely valuable objects went missing, including a 9th-century illuminated manuscript gospel book, the Samuhel Evangeliar, and a printed evangeliary dating to 1513, both with jewelled book-covers, as well as reliquaries, an ivory liturgical comb, a perfume-flask made out of rock crystal and other irreplaceable artifacts of historical importance. ()
Stiftskirche St Servatii und Domschatz – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Quedlinburg Abbey, Blasii Church, Lyonel-Feininger Galerie, Klopstock Museum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Stiftskirche St Servatii und Domschatz?
How to get to Stiftskirche St Servatii und Domschatz by public transport?
Bus
- Quedlinburg, Kaiser-Otto-Straße • Lines: 230, 251 (2 min walk)
- Quedlinburg, Westerhäuser Straße • Lines: 230, 252 (8 min walk)
Train
- Quedlinburg (18 min walk)