Nordhausen

Nordhausen

Nordhausen is a city in the German state of Thuringia and the capital of Nordhausen District, serving as the central hub of northern Thuringia. It is just 60 kilometers from Erfurt. The city was first mentioned in 927 and became one of the most important towns in the region during the Middle Ages. Today, it is home to the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.

The Holy Cross Church in Nordhausen is a Roman Catholic church that, while not the city’s cathedral, has a long history, built between 1180 and 1400 and featuring a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. St. Blaise Church is an Evangelical church constructed in the 15th century in the Gothic style. The similarly styled St. Mary’s Church was built around 1353 and originally served as a monastery. The Town Hall was built between 1608 and 1610 in the Renaissance style and is one of the few buildings reconstructed after 1945.

Nordhausen

Reason to visit: Capital of Nordhausen District in Germany

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Thuringia [Thuringia]

City where the attraction is located: Nordhausen [Nordhausen]