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 |