Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Heinrich III

Nienburg is about 5 km northeast of Bernburg. Nienburg was mentioned in a document from the Gernrode monastery in 961. Around 970, the Jewish traveler Ibrahim ibn Jaqub, who came from Moorish Spain, mentions the place. For several centuries, Nienburg was on the eastern outer border of the Carolingian and German empires. A castle belonging to the Carolingians was probably built here in the 9th century. Between 930 and 950 the "New Castle" (= Nienburg) was built. The Benedictine abbey, founded in Thankmarsfelde in 970, was relocated to the fort in 975 with the aim of evangelizing the then Sorbian population of the region. In 1004 the first monastery church was consecrated in the presence of King Heinrich II, who was on a military campaign against the Poles. The church burned down in 1042. The 1042-1060 built successor was by Emperor Heinrich III. promoted. This building had a gallery transept in the west and a crypt under the chancel, of which a window can still be seen today. After a fire in 1242, the church was renovated. Moreover, the walls of the 11th century building continued to be used and increased. However, after another fire in 1280, the nave was designed as a three-nave, three-bay hall church. As a result of the Reformation and the Peasants' War, the monastery was handed over to the princes of Anhalt-Köthen in 1563, who converted the cloister building from 1680 to 1690 to use it as a palace and widow's residence. In 1871, the palace was sold to an industrialist who converted the building into a malt factory. A complex that is abandoned over long periods of course attracts people to carve in names and dates.

Nienburg is about 5 km northeast of Bernburg. Nienburg was mentioned in a document from the Gernrode monastery in 961. Around 970, the Jewish traveler Ibrahim ibn Jaqub, who came from Moorish Spain, mentions the place. For several centuries, Nienburg was on the eastern outer border of the Carolingian and German empires. A castle belonging to the Carolingians was probably built here in the 9th century. Between 930 and 950 the "New Castle" (= Nienburg) was built. The Benedictine abbey, founded in Thankmarsfelde in 970, was relocated to the fort in 975 with the aim of evangelizing the then Sorbian population of the region. In 1004 the first monastery church was consecrated in the presence of King Heinrich II, who was on a military campaign against the Poles. The church burned down in 1042. The 1042-1060 built successor was by Emperor Heinrich III. promoted. This building had a gallery transept in the west and a crypt under the chancel, of which a window can still be seen today. After a fire in 1242, the church was renovated. Moreover, the walls of the 11th century building continued to be used and increased. However, after another fire in 1280, the nave was designed as a three-nave, three-bay hall church. As a result of the Reformation and the Peasants' War, the monastery was handed over to the princes of Anhalt-Köthen in 1563, who converted the cloister building from 1680 to 1690 to use it as a palace and widow's residence. In 1871, the palace was sold to an industrialist who converted the building into a malt factory. The buildings of the former monastery/palace are badly ruined. In 1996, a fire caused by children playing caused great damage.

Nienburg is about 5 km northeast of Bernburg. Nienburg was mentioned in a document from the Gernrode monastery in 961. Around 970, the Jewish traveler Ibrahim ibn Jaqub, who came from Moorish Spain, mentions the place. For several centuries, Nienburg was on the eastern outer border of the Carolingian and German empires. A castle belonging to the Carolingians was probably built here in the 9th century. Between 930 and 950 the "New Castle" (= Nienburg) was built. The Benedictine abbey, founded in Thankmarsfelde in 970, was relocated to the fort in 975 with the aim of evangelizing the then Sorbian population of the region. In 1004 the first monastery church was consecrated in the presence of King Heinrich II, who was on a military campaign against the Poles. The church burned down in 1042. The 1042-1060 built successor was by Emperor Heinrich III. promoted. This building had a gallery transept in the west and a crypt under the chancel, of which a window can still be seen today. After a fire in 1242, the church was renovated. Moreover, the walls of the 11th century building continued to be used and increased. However, after another fire in 1280, the nave was designed as a three-nave, three-bay hall church. As a result of the Reformation and the Peasants' War, the monastery was handed over to the princes of Anhalt-Köthen in 1563, who converted the cloister building from 1680 to 1690 to use it as a palace and widow's residence. In 1871, the palace was sold to an industrialist who converted the building into a malt factory.

Nienburg is about 5 km northeast of Bernburg. Nienburg was mentioned in a document from the Gernrode monastery in 961. Around 970, the Jewish traveler Ibrahim ibn Jaqub, who came from Moorish Spain, mentions the place. For several centuries, Nienburg was on the eastern outer border of the Carolingian and German empires. A castle belonging to the Carolingians was probably built here in the 9th century. Between 930 and 950 the "New Castle" (= Nienburg) was built. The Benedictine abbey, founded in Thankmarsfelde in 970, was relocated to the fort in 975 with the aim of evangelizing the then Sorbian population of the region. In 1004 the first monastery church was consecrated in the presence of King Heinrich II, who was on a military campaign against the Poles. The church burned down in 1042. The 1042-1060 built successor was by Emperor Heinrich III. promoted. This building had a gallery transept in the west and a crypt under the chancel, of which a window can still be seen today. After a fire in 1242, the church was renovated. Moreover, the walls of the 11th century building continued to be used and increased. However, after another fire in 1280, the nave was designed as a three-nave, three-bay hall church. As a result of the Reformation and the Peasants' War, the monastery was handed over to the princes of Anhalt-Köthen in 1563, who converted the cloister building from 1680 to 1690 to use it as a palace and widow's residence. In 1871, the palace was sold to an industrialist who converted the building into a malt factory.

Since 1007, when Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II (Henry II) made Bamberg the seat of a diocese, the Bamberg Cathedral ("Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg") is the seat of the Archbishop of Bamberg. The first cathedral on this place, founded in 1004 by Heinrich II and named "Heinrichsdom", got consecrated already in 1012. This building got destroyed by fire in 1085. Around 1215 the construction of the building seen here started. It was commisioned by Bishop Eckbert von Andechs-Meranien, brother of Hedwig von Andechs (aka Hedwig of Silesia). The new cathedral consecrated in 1237. Standing in the nave, facing the western "Peterschor" and area reserved for the Bishop and the cathedral chapter. The canons found their places in the stalls (1380) on the side, while the Bishop was seated elevated on the "cathedra" seen in the center behind the altar. At the back of the "cathedra" (not to be seen from here) is the tomb of Pope Clement II. Suitger von Morsleben was Bishop of Bamberg since 1040. When Henry III in December 1046 during the Council of Sutri sacked the rivaling popes Gregory VI, Benedict IX and Sylvester III, Bishop Suitger von Morsleben became Pope Clement II. On Christmas Day 1046, Pope Clement II was consecrated and - after that- Henry and and his wife Agnes of Poitou were crowned Holy Roman Emperor and Empress. Pope Clement II died in Italy (under strange circumstances) not even a year. His corpse was transferred back to Bamberg and interred here.

Since 1007, when Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II (Henry II) made Bamberg the seat of a diocese, the Bamberg Cathedral ("Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg") is the seat of the Archbishop of Bamberg. The first cathedral on this place, founded in 1004 by Heinrich II and named "Heinrichsdom", got consecrated already in 1012. This building got destroyed by fire in 1085. Around 1215 the construction of the building seen here started. It was commisioned by Bishop Eckbert von Andechs-Meranien, brother of Hedwig von Andechs (aka Hedwig of Silesia). The new cathedral consecrated in 1237. Unfortunately the entrance to the eastern crypt was locked - and I could only peep into it. This crypt contains the tombs of Bishop Gunther von Bamberg, an important counsellor to Henry III, and Conrad III, the first German King of the House of Staufen and predecessor of Frederick I ( aka "Barbarossa"). I found this side window, opening to the crypt. Probably even before the cathedral was erected, the dug well under this fountain existed.

Since 1007, when Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II (Henry II) made Bamberg the seat of a diocese, the Bamberg Cathedral ("Bamberger Dom St. Peter und St. Georg") is the seat of the Archbishop of Bamberg. The first cathedral on this place, founded in 1004 by Heinrich II and named "Heinrichsdom", got consecrated already in 1012. This building got destroyed by fire in 1085. Around 1215 the construction of the building seen here started. It was commisioned by Bishop Eckbert von Andechs-Meranien, brother of Hedwig von Andechs (aka Hedwig of Silesia). The new cathedral consecrated in 1237. Unfortunately the entrance to the eastern crypt was locked - and I could only peep into it. This large, three nave crypt contains the tombs of Bishop Gunther von Bamberg, an important counsellor to Henry III, and Conrad III, the first German King of the House of Staufen and predecessor of Frederick I ( aka "Barbarossa"). Conrad was on his way to Rome, where he should become Holy Roman Emperor by Papal anointing and appointment, when he died in Bamberg in February 1152.

The town of Goslar on the northern slopes of the Harz mountains once was a center of political power in Europe. In 1009 the first imperial synod was held here under Henry II. In 1024 Conrad II celebrated Christmas in Goslar and in 1025 he ordered the construction of a new imperial palace ("Kaiserpfalz"). For Henry III Goslar was the centre of his empire, during 17 years he hold court in Goslar 18 times (and often for months). Henry IV was born in Goslar 1050. Henry V held six imperial diets here and for Frederick I (Barbarossa), Goslar was a preferred "Kaiserpfalz". So Goslar was in the center of european politics for about 250 years. So this is, what is left of the former cathedral in Goslar, the oldest and most important church in Goslar. Behind this building - is a parking lot. Here once was the Collegiate Church of "St. Simon and St. Jude", built between 1040 and 1050, in the district of the palace. Actually the parking lot has about the same dimensions "St. Simon and St. Jude" had. The already ruined church was demolished in 1819–1822, so only this porch of the north portal remains. When the church was consecrated in 1051 by Archbishop Hermann of Cologne, this was the largest Romanesque church east of the Rhine. The porch seen here was added to the church about 100 years later. The figures in the niches date back to 1230/1240. The trumeau of the porch has a delicately carved capital. It depicts winged dragons protruding out of the mouths of men. The sensation is a little higher. The sentence there reads "HARTMANNUS STATUAM FECIT BASIS /QUE FIGURAM/". It is a signature! "Hartmannus built this pillar and it´s base". So what Gislebertus means for Autun - Hartmannus means for Goslar.

The town of Goslar on the northern slopes of the Harz mountains once was a center of political power in Europe. In 1009 the first imperial synod was held here under Henry II. In 1024 Conrad II celebrated Christmas in Goslar and in 1025 he ordered the construction of a new imperial palace ("Kaiserpfalz"). For Henry III Goslar was the centre of his empire, during 17 years he hold court in Goslar 18 times (and often for months). Henry IV was born in Goslar 1050. Henry V held six imperial diets here and for Frederick I (Barbarossa), Goslar was a preferred "Kaiserpfalz". So Goslar was in the center of european politics for about 250 years. Goslar, being wealthy through mining, had 7 churches in the 12th century and the imperial palace, so some historians call it the "Rome of the North" - for that time. Mining on the nearby Rammelsberg was first mentioned in 968 by Widukind of Corvey and after more than 1000 years, the mines were closed in 1988. Meanwhile the mines in Rammelsberg are a world heritage site. The first mining boom took place around 1200 and at that time St. Cosmas and Damian was the church of the patrician families, connected to that industry. They financed the enlargement of the church and donated altars dedicated to the saints, connected to mining. The right arm of the transept houses the baroque baptismal font. Traces of old frescos can still be seen on the walls. They were out of fashion, when somebody had the idea, to create that three windows, that are not even centered. Maybe a fourth window was planned. Here is the website of the parish: www.marktkirche-goslar.de/

The town of Goslar on the northern slopes of the Harz mountains once was a center of political power in Europe. In 1009 the first imperial synod was held here under Henry II. In 1024 Conrad II celebrated Christmas in Goslar and in 1025 he ordered the construction of a new imperial palace ("Kaiserpfalz"). For Henry III Goslar was the centre of his empire, during 17 years he hold court in Goslar 18 times (and often for months). Henry IV was born in Goslar 1050. Henry V held six imperial diets here and for Frederick I (Barbarossa), Goslar was a preferred "Kaiserpfalz". So Goslar was in the center of european politics for about 250 years. Goslar, being wealthy through mining, had 7 churches in the 12th century and the imperial palace, so some historians call it the "Rome of the North" - for that time. Mining on the nearby Rammelsberg was first mentioned in 968 by Widukind of Corvey and after more than 1000 years, the mines were closed in 1988. Meanwhile the mines in Rammelsberg are a world heritage site. The first mining boom took place around 1200 and at that time St. Cosmas and Damian was the church of the patrician families, connected to that industry. They financed the enlargement of the church and donated altars dedicated to the saints, connected to mining. Standing in the romanesque nave, facing east to the gothic choir. Yes, next to the altar in the choir are - two christmans trees. Here is the website of the parish: www.marktkirche-goslar.de/

The town of Goslar on the northern slopes of the Harz mountains once was a center of political power in Europe. In 1009 the first imperial synod was held here under Henry II. In 1024 Conrad II celebrated Christmas in Goslar and in 1025 he ordered the construction of a new imperial palace ("Kaiserpfalz"). For Henry III Goslar was the centre of his empire, during 17 years he hold court in Goslar 18 times (and often for months). Henry IV was born in Goslar 1050. Henry V held six imperial diets here and for Frederick I (Barbarossa), Goslar was a preferred "Kaiserpfalz". So Goslar was in the center of european politics for about 250 years. Goslar, being wealthy through mining, had 7 churches in the 12th century and the imperial palace, so some historians call it the "Rome of the North" - for that time. Mining on the nearby Rammelsberg was first mentioned in 968 by Widukind of Corvey and after more than 1000 years, the mines were closed in 1988. Meanwhile the mines in Rammelsberg are a world heritage site. The first mining boom took place around 1200 and at that time St. Cosmas and Damian was the church of the patrician families, connected to that industry. They financed the enlargement of the church and donated altars dedicated to the saints, connected to mining. Here the impressing westwork of St. Cosmas and Damian. The northern (left) tower housed a little flat of the nightwatchman since the 16th century. This tower was used as a reference point during the early days of geodesy, The tower is exactly 718kms east of Greewich and 5253kms north of the equator.

The town of Goslar on the northern slopes of the Harz mountains once was a center of political power in Europe. In 1009 the first imperial synod was held here under Henry II. In 1024 Conrad II celebrated Christmas in Goslar and in 1025 he ordered the construction of a new imperial palace ("Kaiserpfalz"). For Henry III Goslar was the centre of his empire, during 17 years he hold court in Goslar 18 times (and often for months). Henry IV was born in Goslar 1050. Henry V held six imperial diets here and for Frederick I (Barbarossa), Goslar was a preferred "Kaiserpfalz". So Goslar was in the center of european politics for about 250 years. Goslar, being wealthy through mining, had 7 churches in the 12th century and the imperial palace, so some historians call it the "Rome of the North" - for that time. A view through the naves of St. Jakobi. Only the arcade at the crossing (where you see the coat of arms) is romanesque. The strcuture itself no is a gothic hall-church. St. Jakobi was the church of the guilds in Goslar and they actually started the reformation here, by writing a letter to Martin Luther, a letter he answered in 1529. Under Prussia the church was given to the few catholics, that had settled in Goslar early 19th century. The baroque altars and benches (in the foreground) came from two nearby abbeys, that got secularized in 1803. The gothic tracery was dismanteled - so the interior now is light flooded. Here is the website of the parish (in German): www.st-jakobi.de/chronic/index_ch.htm