20 years UNESCO World Heritage in Hildesheim

At the request of the city of Hildesheim, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Hildesheim and the superintendent of Lutheran Church of Hanover, Dr. Angela Weyer organized a three-day programme for the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral and St. Michael in Hildesheim, which took place in June 2005. In the frame of the festivities 96 events took place, attended by prominent representives from the field of politics and science.

Celebration for the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage in Hildesheim, unveiling of the plaque at the Cathedral; (c) Hornemann Institute 2005

Celebration for the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage in Hildesheim, procession from the Cathedral to St Michael Church; (c) Hornemann Institute 2005