Nordhausen

　　   Nordhausen is a city in the German state of Thuringia, serving as the capital of Nordhausen District and the central hub of northern Thuringia, located just 60 kilometers from Erfurt. The city was first mentioned in 927 and became one of the most important cities 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. Though not the city’s cathedral, it has a long history, built between 1180 and 1400, blending Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. St. Blaise Church is an Evangelical church constructed in the 15th century in the Gothic style. Similarly styled, St. Mary's Church was built around 1353 and originally served as a monastery. The Town Hall, erected between 1608 and 1610, is 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: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Germany[Germany] State/Province: Thuringia [Thuringia] City: Nordhausen [Nordhausen]