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Destination Quedlinburg –
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| Quedlinburg is a singularly picturesque ancient town. Its origins are associated with the first ruling dynasty of the “Holy Roman Empire of the Ger- man Nation”, the Ottonians. In the 19th century the city pioneered an agrarian industry based on the production of flower and vegetable seeds. Later, economic stagnation stopped nearly all building activities, resulting in an unintended conservation of the built heritage. After careful res- toration this heritage now attracts culture tourists from all over the world. In 1994 the town became a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, including the Romanesque cathedral on the castle hill (with the grave of the first German king Henry I). |
The New York Times describes Quedlinburg as a “half-timbered fairy- tale” and the bestseller travel-guide “1000 Places to See Before You Die” lists “Quedlinburg and Hotel Theophano” among the most remarkable German destinations.
In Quedlinburg’s immediate environment one can stroll through the “Brühl” park whose original baroque design has been restored while preserving a grove of ancient trees along the river-bank. |
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