Halberstadt

Halberstadt has served as an ecclesiastical centre in Saxony-Anhalt since the early Middle Ages. The town lies on the Holtemme, north of the Harz Mountains, where the plain begins to rise towards wooded foothills. St Stephen’s Cathedral, begun in 1236, is a major early Gothic monument in Germany, and its long construction is reflected in the changing character of its architecture. The Romanesque Church of Our Lady provides a striking medieval counterpoint. Halberstadt also has a place in contemporary music through John Cage’s long-duration organ project at St Burchardi Church. Browse nearby webcams to place Halberstadt within the wider Harz region.

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