The number and high quality of the timber-framed buildings make Quedlinburg an exceptional example of a medieval European town. It illustrates the typical development of a medieval town, originating from a castle village and several separate settlements. Criterion (iv): Quedlinburg is an outstanding example of a European town with medieval foundations, which has preserved a high proportion of timber-framed buildings of exceptional quality. In addition, 770 individual buildings are protected as historic buildings. The stakeholders act in coordination with the regional and local historic monument conservation authorities.