Goslar - Old town with market church by Thomas Bugdoll

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The market church of St Cosmas and Damian in Goslar is one of the most important buildings in the historic old town and characterises the townscape with its two striking towers. It is located directly on the market square and is closely linked to Goslar's development as a medieval imperial city. The first documentary references date back to the 12th century, but the origins of the church building probably go back even further. Originally built as a Romanesque basilica, the church was remodelled and extended several times over the centuries, so that today it features both Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements.
The Marktkirche is particularly famous for its valuable stained glass windows from the 13th century, which are among the oldest figurative stained glass windows in northern Germany. The interior also houses a baroque altar, an ornate pulpit from the Renaissance and an important organ. Today, the church serves as Goslar's main Protestant-Lutheran parish church and is also a central location for church services, concerts and cultural events.

Goslar is a town rich in tradition on the northern edge of the Harz Mountains and is known for its excellently preserved old town centre. With over 1,000 half-timbered houses and the historic Rammelsberg ore mine, Goslar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Narrow alleyways, imposing churches and lively squares tell of over a thousand years of history.

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