Self-guided podcast tour Hildesheim The Stone and the Thorn

s of 1945 like a miracle thanks to its brilliant medieval construction.

A reconstructed Baroque garden with a breathtaking rose garden, introducing the botanical theme of resilience.

The bourgeois heart of Hildesheim, which was completely destroyed in 1945 and meticulously reconstructed in the 1980s, which sparked debates about historical authenticity.

illustrates the close intertwining of urban defense and religious life.

Home of the UNESCO World Heritage cathedral treasure with invaluable medieval metalwork, which survived centuries of wars hidden in secret vaults.

This massive Romanesque cathedral was rebuilt from complete ruins and offers a profound experience of a reconstructed sacred space.

The emotional highlight of the tour: a legendary wild rose bush that survived the firestorm of 1945 and became the ultimate symbol of the city's resilience.