Beautiful old church! The more than 1000-year-old collegiate church of St. Cyriakus is considered one of the most important Ottonian buildings and is one of the oldest churches in Northern Europe. A visit is always worthwhile - a donation is requested at the entrance. If you are on the Harzer Klosterweg, you will get a special stamp here.

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Gabi

September 1, 2023

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The church in Gernrode was first mentioned as early as 961. Margrave Gero built it and planned a women's monastery for the church. The reason for this consideration was the margrave's daughter-in-law, who, as a premature widow, was supposed to receive sufficient provision from the monastery.

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Klausi

March 19, 2022

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The collegiate church of St. Cyriakus in Gernrode (Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt) is one of the most important Ottonian architectural monuments in Germany. The church, first mentioned in 961, is largely …

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