Hezilo Chandelier in Hildesheim

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Hezilo Chandelier at the Hildesheim Cathedral

The Hezilo Chandelier in the Hildesheim Cathedral is a medieval circle-candlestick which measures stunning 6 metres in diameter. Its name origins from Bishop Hezilo of Hildesheim, who commissioned the chandelier in the 11th century.

Sources / More info

  • Link Article about the Hezilo Chandelier on the cathedral’s website
  • Link Description of the Hezilo Chandelier on Wikipedia