Goslar is an ancient town in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located at the northwestern foot of the Harz Mountains. The Old Town of Goslar, together with the nearby Rammelsberg Mine were UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1992.
Goslar was founded in the year of 922 by the Saxon King of the time, Henry I. The discovery of silver and copper ore deposits was the main factors Saxon emperors establishing their administration there. However, research shows that Goslar actually has a rich history well dated back to Neolithic era.
For centuries, Goslar was lauded as the Christianity centre in Germany. There are altogether 47 churches, chapels and monasteries decorating the skyline of this historic town. Because of this, Goslar was also referred to as the “Rome of the North”. Besides Christianity buildings, another piece of important architecture in Goslar is the Kaiserpfalz or the Imperial Palace. This palace is of a typical Romanesque architecture. One can also choose to explore the nature with the nearby Rammelsberg Mountain a popular destination. Rammelsberg Mountain has a rich mining history and was closed down recently in 1988. One can also visit the Rammelsberg Mining Museum. This is a clip showing impressive architecture in Goslar.
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