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Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. A hidden wonder cabinet! Throw in 5 euros, open the compartment, take out the wonder, and be amazed.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After he died in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. There were three previous buildings on this site: The building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spires. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in 1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit, and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault was destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastikas and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. The Cathedral Treasury Large parts of the cathedral treasury were donated to the Convent by the Ottonians. The women's monastery, which among other things held the memoria for the Ottonian family, had to be richly endowed due to its family and political importance. Even after the Ottonian period, the monastery still received important donations. In April 1945, American troops occupied Quedlinburg. As early as 1943, all parts of the cathedral treasury had been relocated to a cave. A US Lieutenant was now among others in charge of guarding the cave. This officer, well-versed in art history, recognized the importance of the treasure. He managed to steal twelve select pieces and sent them home by field mail. His heirs tried to sell the art on the international art market. After a long legal struggle and ultimately a settlement, ten of the pieces were returned to Germany in 1992, with the settlement paying three million dollars to buy them back. Since September 1993, almost all of the famous cathedral treasures can be viewed here. Heinrich´s comb "Heinrich´s comb" (aka Heinrich´s beard comb) is a decorative comb made of ivory (7th or 8th century, Syria or Egypt). Decorations made of gold elements (9th-10th century) depict two horses' necks turned away from each other, the horse's heads are no longer preserved. The naming indicates a subsequently attributed connection to King Heinrich I, who was buried in Quedlinburg. There was a theory that good thoughts could only come from a good (well-combed) head.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. The Cathedral Treasury Large parts of the cathedral treasury were donated to the Convent by the Ottonians. The women's monastery, which among other things held the memoria for the Ottonian family, had to be richly endowed due to its family and political importance. Even after the Ottonian period, the monastery still received important donations. In April 1945, American troops occupied Quedlinburg. As early as 1943, all parts of the cathedral treasury had been relocated to a cave. A US Lieutenant was now among others in charge of guarding the cave. This officer, well-versed in art history, recognized the importance of the treasure. He managed to steal twelve select pieces and sent them home by field mail. His heirs tried to sell the art on the international art market. After a long legal struggle and ultimately a settlement, ten of the pieces were returned to Germany in 1992, with the settlement paying three million dollars to buy them back. Since September 1993, almost all of the famous cathedral treasures can be viewed here. Evangeliary of St. Wiperti The 500-year-old manuscript is an evangeliary, that originally belonged to the St. Wiperti monastery. It ended up in the cathedral treasury after St. Wiperti`s dissolution after the Reformation. Here is a German video about it www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS-7D9qNfyY&t=45s

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. The Cathedral Treasury Large parts of the cathedral treasury were donated to the Convent by the Ottonians. The women's monastery, which among other things held the memoria for the Ottonian family, had to be richly endowed due to its family and political importance. Even after the Ottonian period, the monastery still received important donations. In April 1945, American troops occupied Quedlinburg. As early as 1943, all parts of the cathedral treasury had been relocated to a cave. A US Lieutenant was now among others in charge of guarding the cave. This officer, well-versed in art history, recognized the importance of the treasure. He managed to steal twelve select pieces and sent them home by field mail. His heirs tried to sell the art on the international art market. After a long legal struggle and ultimately a settlement, ten of the pieces were returned to Germany in 1992, with the settlement paying three million dollars to buy them back. Since September 1993, almost all of the famous cathedral treasures can be viewed here. The Servatius reliquary consists of an ivory case decorated with gold filigree work. The case was most likely made at the court of Charles the Bald in the West Frankish Empire around the year 870 and shows Jesus in conversation with his apostles. The gold mounts were attached around the year 1200. The obverse is decorated with an amethyst, a cameo from the early Roman Empire.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. The Cathedral Treasury Large parts of the cathedral treasury were donated to the Convent by the Ottonians. The women's monastery, which among other things held the memoria for the Ottonian family, had to be richly endowed due to its family and political importance. Even after the Ottonian period, the monastery still received important donations. In April 1945, American troops occupied Quedlinburg. As early as 1943, all parts of the cathedral treasury had been relocated to a cave. A US Lieutenant was now among others in charge of guarding the cave. This officer, well-versed in art history, recognized the importance of the treasure. He managed to steal twelve select pieces and sent them home by field mail. His heirs tried to sell the art on the international art market. After a long legal struggle and ultimately a settlement, ten of the pieces were returned to Germany in 1992, with the settlement paying three million dollars to buy them back. Since September 1993, almost all of the famous cathedral treasures can be viewed here. The "Samuhel Evangeliar" (Samuhel Gospel) was written around 850 by a monk named Samuhel ( he "signed" it). The cover of the book was added in the early 13th century. Here is a German video about the Samuhel Evangeliar www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRnssLwwpYE&t=448s

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. The crypt

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again. Most of the carvings are so "mint", that they may be a product of the Nazi-Redecoraction, but I don´t know that.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After he died in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: The building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spires. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in 1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit, and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault was destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastikas and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The surviving construction began after a fire in 1070. Previously there were three previous buildings on this site: Building I was erected before 936 as a chapel in a castle complex in front of whose main altar King Heinrich I was buried. When the castle complex was converted into a monastery founded in 936, the church building was replaced by the larger Building II. Another new building (Building III) was erected under the rule of Abbess Mathilde. The first phase of construction was completed in 997. In 1021 the third church was consecrated in the presence of Emperor Heinrich II. This building was destroyed by fire in 1070. The choir was rebuilt in the Gothic style under the abbess Jutta von Kranichfeld by 1320. During the extensive restoration in the 19th century, the church received two neo-Romanesque towers with pointed spiers. On the occasion of the thousandth anniversary of Heinrich I's death in 1936, Nazi officials began to redesign the church. Their goal was to convert the building into a Nazi place of worship while removing its Christian character. To this end in1936, crucifixes were first taken down in the church and the Bible removed from the altar. In 1938 the church was taken over by the SS, who wanted to use it as a "consecration site".Against this background, the restoration of the Romanesque choir inside took place in the following years 1938 to 1940. The altar, pulpit and pews were removed and the Gothic chancel vault destroyed to construct a new, pseudo-Romanesque apse. In addition, NS symbols were installed in the church, such as swastika and SS flags. SS leader Heinrich Himmler, who took the key to the treasury of the church, is said to have held a "dialogue" with Heinrich I in the building. He assumed that the remains of bones found during excavations on the Schlossberg were the bones of Heinrich I and had them ceremoniously buried in the empty grave next to Queen Mathilde. After the end of WWII, American forces returned the church to their congregation. From June 1945, Christian services could be held here again.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The former collegiate church of St. Servatius (aka "St. Servatii" or "Quedlinburger Dom") is dedicated to Saints Dionysios and Servatius. The basilica, built essentially between 1070 and 1129, was the church of the Quedlinburg Convent. The towers

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. The 72 m high towers of St. Nikolai

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. The crypt has remained largely in its original condition over the centuries. This slab was probably reused here and turned into an upright position. Originally it must have been placed horizontally so that people could play "nine men`s morris" here.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After he died in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. The crypt has remained largely in its original condition over the centuries. There is a fantastic phenomenon (when the sun is shining) here in mid-August when a ray of sunshine falls through a small round window from around 18.15 and illuminates the altar for about 15 minutes. Saint Wigbert's Day of death is August 13th. Since there was no uniform time in the Middle Ages and local "solar time" has to be assumed, 18.16 CET/MEZ corresponds to 18.00 local time, i.e. the beginning of Vespers.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. The winged altar was created by an unknown artist in 1485. The previous location was the late Gothic St. Aegidii church in Quedlinburg. On the lower tier is an "Anna selbdritt" (left) and an "Adoration of the Magi" (right). Only one of the Magi is depicted in that tier. The other two are waiting in the tier above.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. Compared to the Romanesque baptismal font, the flanking chairs look very fragile.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. The nave

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community. The early Romanesque tympanum came from another monastery and was installed on the south portal of the church.

Quedlinburg is known to have existed since at least the early 9th century. It was first mentioned as a town in 922 as part of a donation by Heinrich I (Henry the Fowler). According to legend, Henry had been offered the German crown at Quedlinburg in 919. After his death in 936, his widow Saint Matilda founded a nunnery, where daughters of the higher nobility were educated. The main task of this abbey, was to pray for the memory of Heinrich I and the rulers who came after him. The Quedlinburg castle complex, founded by Heinrich I and built up by Otto I in 936, was an imperial Pfalz of the Saxon emperors. The Pfalz, including the male convent, was in the valley, while the women's convent was located on the castle hill. In 973 during a Reichstag (Imperial Convention) Otto the Great introduced his new daughter-in-law Theophanu, a Byzantine princess whose marriage to Otto II brought hope for recognition and continued peace between the rulers of the Eastern and Western empires. The town became a member of the Hanseatic League in 1426. The abbey frequently disputed the independence of the town, which sought the aid of the Bishopric of Halberstadt. In 1477, Abbess Hedwig, aided by her brothers, broke the resistance of the town and expelled the bishop's forces. Quedlinburg was forced to leave the Hanseatic League and was subsequently protected by the Electorate of Saxony. Both town and abbey converted to Lutheranism in 1539 during the Protestant Reformation. St. Wiperti was founded in the 9th century, King Henry I had this first church here demolished and a hall church built. In 1146 the monastery was taken over by the Premonstratensians. The first new canons came from the Cappenberg in Westphalia, but by 1224 at the latest, St. Wiperti belonged to the Our Lady Monastery in Magdeburg. By 1266 the monastery had grown so much that the buildings had to be expanded beyond the previously walled area. The towers were also built shortly before or at least renewed. During the feud of Count Albrecht II von Regenstein with the city of Quedlinburg in 1336, large parts of the monastery, including the towers and the cloister, were destroyed. The monastery did not recover from this blow for a long time, and in 1371 the taxes to the Pope were therefore waived. In the course of the 15th century, it came under the influence of the monastery reform movement, which led to economic consolidation and subsequently helped the monastery to a second phase of prosperity. In the turmoil of the Peasants' War, the monastery was devastated again in 1525. Although it was supposed to be rebuilt at the instigation of Duke George of Brunswick, this did not happen. When the last provost married in 1547, the monastery was dissolved. Since the Reformation, the monastery church has served as a parish church. After many offers and auctions, the mutilated domaine in 1831 (former monastery). The church was used as a barn, and the crypt as a dairy cellar. In 1936, the SS undertook some structural modifications on behalf of Himmler in order to convert the crypt into a National Socialist sanctuary. After the restoration, carried out from 1955 to 1959 it is used by the Catholic community.