Rome of the North Town in Germany

The imperial city of Goslar has a history stretching back for over a thousand years. The discovery of the first veins of silver led the Saxon and Salian emperors to build their largest and safest palace complex on this spot. For many centuries it remained the preferred seat of government in the North of Germany. At the same time a centre of Christian worship also arose here. The town has been called the “Rome of the North”. 47 churches and chapels with their numerous towers and steeples make up the town’s unique skyline.

The view from the elevated imperial palace, with the steeples of five parish churches visible, is still very impressive. The many narrow cobbled alleys in the old town are an adventure where every house tells a story. Secluded corners wait to be discovered. Visitors should drive to the large car park at the imperial palace.

Visitors arriving here are offered a fantastic view over the mighty Romanesque style palace complex. The 600 metre high Rammelsberg Mountain with its ore mine, still in operation right up to 1988, forms a wonderful natural backdrop immediately behind the palace. This and the mediaeval old town have been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1992.