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Our last stop for the weekend was the
small town of Quedlinburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site in what had been
East Germany. Both of our tourbooks indicated that this little
town, with its 1600 half-timbered buildings, was one of the best
preserved medieval towns to visit in Germany. Since we didn't have
much time Sunday morning before heading back to Hamburg, we just parked
and walked up to the Schlossberg, the 25-meter-hill towering above the
town. There we found the St. Servatius church, more half-timbered
buildings, a lovely garden, and views of all directions.
Quedlingburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992. Quedlinburg is home to more than 1,600 half-timbered buildings, more than any other town in Germany. Downtown Quedlinburg. Many of the buildings are undergoing renovation. Walking through the Alstadt The Stiftskirche St. Servatius, built between 1070 - 1129, towers above the town. Looking down from the palace gardens of the Schlossberg. This would be the doorknob to St. Servatius. As far as I can tell, it's a pig. Another view of the Schloss' tower.
Quedlingburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1992.
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