Restored in 1990, after German reunification, Collegiate Church, castle, and old town of Quedlinburg is a lovely place to visit in Saxony-Anhalt, in the Harz region, part of old East Germany. The Harz region is personally a favorite of mine and Quedlinburg is a special delight that until a few years ago saw very few tourists. It has become a popular destination now and is a short drive from the lovely town of Wernigerode, also a medieval village with a lovely castle and half-timbered houses in the town.
The Seven Wonders of Germany - Top Things to See When in Germany
By Michele Hartley, About.com
Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of Quedlinburg -Germany's Seven Wonders
Quedlinburg Church and Palace View
Photo by Markward Franz
Quedlinburg is home to some of the most exceptional examples of well-preserved timber-framed buildings in Germany as well as being home to the Collegiate Church of St Servatius which is a masterpiece of Roman architecture. The treasures of Quedlinburg are housed at the Church and are considered to be invaluable relics and art pieces from over 1,000 years ago. The castle and related buildings were built in 960 and in the center of town over 800 buildings are designated historic sights with over 1,200 different half-timbered houses in the town of 25,000 people built over a period of 500 years.
Index: The Seven Wonders of Germany - Top Things to See When in Germany
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- Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin - One of Germany's Seven Wonders
- Visit Trier's Monuments - One of the Seven Wonders of Germany
- Collegiate Church, Castle, and Old Town of Quedlinburg -Germany's Seven Wonders
- Aachen Cathedral - One of Germany's Seven Wonders
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- Wartburg Castle - One of Germany's Seven Wonders
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