Darlingerode
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Darlingerode is a village and a former municipality
in the district of Harz
, in Saxony-Anhalt
, Germany
. Since 1 July 2009, it is part of the town Ilsenburg
.
mountains between the well-known half-timbered town Wernigerode
and Drübeck.
The village has approximately 2.400 inhabitants, it consists of the southern part Darlingerode itself and the northern Altenrode.
The name of the village may sound strangely familiar, but "darling" isn't its root - it was known as Turincwartesrot in early medieval times, since a man called Turincwart settled down there and inherited or donated the place, buildings, mice and men to the monastery
Fulda
, between 780 and 820.
Perhaps it was deserted for a long time - the first time we hear again of it is 1086, in a document of Burchard II, bishop of Halberstadt
. This date is regarded as the foundation of the village, and consequently the 900-year-jubilee was celebrated in 1986.
It is assumed that Otto III , German king, held a court's day in Darlingerode.
In 1517, Martin Luther
visited Himmelpforten Abbey
near the village. We know that for sure. It is said he debated with the head of his order, Johann von Staupitz
, there about the so-called sale of indulgences. This may be a legend, nevertheless a memorial stone was erected 400 years later here. In 1525 the monastery was taken and nearly destroyed by rebellious peasants from Darlingerode and Wernigerode, the monks fled, returned for some decades, but left it in the end. Nowadays just some remains of the outer walls are to be seen.
During the 30-year-war the inhabitants probably were connected with people who fled into the near woods and defied the German, Danish and Swedish soldiers, they were called Harzschützen (Link to German Wikipedia).
Municipalities of Germany
Municipalities are the lowest level of territorial division in Germany. This may be the fourth level of territorial division in Germany, apart from those states which include Regierungsbezirke , where municipalities then become the fifth level.-Overview:With more than 3,400,000 inhabitants, the...
in the district of Harz
Harz (district)
- History :The district was established by merging the former districts of Halberstadt, Wernigerode and Quedlinburg as well as the city of Falkenstein as part of the reform of 2007.-Towns and municipalities:...
, in Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a landlocked state of Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg and it is surrounded by the German states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia.Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. Since 1 July 2009, it is part of the town Ilsenburg
Ilsenburg
Ilsenburg is a town in the district of Harz, in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. It is situated under the north foot of the Harz Mountains, at the entrance to the Ilsetal valley of the small Ilse river, a tributary of the Oker, about six north-west of the town of Wernigerode. It received town privileges...
.
Overview
It is situated at the northern edge of the HarzHarz
The Harz is the highest mountain range in northern Germany and its rugged terrain extends across parts of Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. The name Harz derives from the Middle High German word Hardt or Hart , latinized as Hercynia. The legendary Brocken is the highest summit in the Harz...
mountains between the well-known half-timbered town Wernigerode
Wernigerode
Wernigerode is a town in the district of Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Until 2007, it was the capital of the district of Wernigerode. Its population was 35,500 in 1999....
and Drübeck.
The village has approximately 2.400 inhabitants, it consists of the southern part Darlingerode itself and the northern Altenrode.
The name of the village may sound strangely familiar, but "darling" isn't its root - it was known as Turincwartesrot in early medieval times, since a man called Turincwart settled down there and inherited or donated the place, buildings, mice and men to the monastery
Monastery
Monastery denotes the building, or complex of buildings, that houses a room reserved for prayer as well as the domestic quarters and workplace of monastics, whether monks or nuns, and whether living in community or alone .Monasteries may vary greatly in size – a small dwelling accommodating only...
Fulda
Fulda
Fulda is a city in Hesse, Germany; it is located on the river Fulda and is the administrative seat of the Fulda district .- Early Middle Ages :...
, between 780 and 820.
Perhaps it was deserted for a long time - the first time we hear again of it is 1086, in a document of Burchard II, bishop of Halberstadt
Burchard II, Bishop of Halberstadt
Burchard II was a German cleric and statesman, the Bishop of Halberstadt from 1059 until his death, and a nephew of the archbishops Anno II of Cologne and Werner of Magdeburg.In 1057, Burchard became provost of the church of SS Simon and Judas in Goslar...
. This date is regarded as the foundation of the village, and consequently the 900-year-jubilee was celebrated in 1986.
It is assumed that Otto III , German king, held a court's day in Darlingerode.
In 1517, Martin Luther
Martin Luther
Martin Luther was a German priest, professor of theology and iconic figure of the Protestant Reformation. He strongly disputed the claim that freedom from God's punishment for sin could be purchased with money. He confronted indulgence salesman Johann Tetzel with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517...
visited Himmelpforten Abbey
Himmelpforten Abbey (Harz)
Himmelpforten Abbey was an Augustinian hermitage monastery in the Harz Mountains of Germany, halfway between Hasserode and Darlingerode. The name "Himmelpforten" means the "Gates of Heaven".- History :...
near the village. We know that for sure. It is said he debated with the head of his order, Johann von Staupitz
Johann von Staupitz
Johann von Staupitz was a theologian, university preacher, Vicar-General of the Augustinian Order in Germany who supervised Martin Luther during a critical period in that man's spiritual life. Martin Luther himself remarked, "If it had not been for Dr...
, there about the so-called sale of indulgences. This may be a legend, nevertheless a memorial stone was erected 400 years later here. In 1525 the monastery was taken and nearly destroyed by rebellious peasants from Darlingerode and Wernigerode, the monks fled, returned for some decades, but left it in the end. Nowadays just some remains of the outer walls are to be seen.
During the 30-year-war the inhabitants probably were connected with people who fled into the near woods and defied the German, Danish and Swedish soldiers, they were called Harzschützen (Link to German Wikipedia).