Hidden Gem in Germany Quedlinburg, 9th Century Town #historical #town #germany

Hidden Gem in Germany Quedlinburg, 9th Century Town #historical #town #germany

First Capital of Germany.

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The town of Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century, when there was a settlement known as Gross Orden on the eastern bank of the River Bode. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by King Henry the Fowler.

The castle, church and old town with around 2,100 timber houses, dating from this time of influence, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994 because of their exceptional preservation and outstanding Romanesque architecture.