Moreover in the Harz one can find interesting and beautiful cultural historical monuments. Most famous are the mediaeval cities Wernigerode and Quedlinburg with thousands of half-timbered houses from the 16th and 17th century as well as monuments of the Romanesque and Renaissance. The Collegiate Church St. Servatius, the Castle and the old town of  Quedlinburg belong to the world heritage and we were happy to see the amazing progress in the reconstruction, due to the UNESCO's help since we visited the place for the last time more than 12 years ago.
 
 

History of Quedlinburg goes back up to the 10th century! It was the capital of the East Franconian German Empire at the time of the Saxonian-Ottonian ruling dynasty and has been a prosperous trading town since the Middle Ages.  Most of the buildings were scrupulously restored to their original condition and beauty thus the cities convey a vivid impression of the flair and half timber architecture of a medieval European town. It is truly a pleasure to walk through the narrow alleys and streets and to see all the colourful painted old houses with their tiny rooms and windows, rich decorated with flower boxes