Germany:32 Hildesheim

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The Cathedral
A beautiful romanesque cathedral, but closed for repairs.

The Cathedral
With some gothic additions

St. Michael's
A few blocks away is St. Michael's church, imposing on its hill.

St. Michael's
The inside is beautiful. The capitals are very fine, the arches are wonderful, the statues are a nice touch. All three in one place makes it marvelous.

St. Michael's
A better view of the arch decoration, all carved.

St. Michael's
A column, like Trajan's, depicting the life of Christ

St. Michael's
A better view

St. Michael's
Beautiful romanesque arcades

St. Michael's
The ceiling is all painted, 13th century, with the Tree of Jesse, Jesus' family history.

St. Michael's
Looking down the nave

St. Michael's
A nice funerary memorial

St. Michael's
A blind arcade on one side of the sanctuary, with very nice carvings

St. Michael's
A beautiful mosaic in the crypt

St. Michael's
It's over the tomb of St. Bernward, the bishop who built the church.

St. Michael's
A small arcade, decorated with angels

St. Michael's
A close-up of one of the capitals

The Town
A very nice house

The Town
The Rathaus

The Town
A close-up of the Rathaus

The Town
Incredibly beautiful building

The Town
Another very fine house, the butchers guild house

The Town
A fuller view of it

The Town
A detail of the Temple House

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