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    Tourist Attractions in Hanover

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Hanover . Photos and a brief description.

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    About Hanover

    The capital of Lower Saxony, the city of Hanover, is a kind of all–German exhibition center, the musical capital of Northern Germany and one of the economic centers of the country. During the Second World War, the historical part of the city suffered quite a lot, and was not fully restored. The borders of Old Hanover have been greatly reduced, some buildings have been reconstructed in other places. But what is left is enough for the curious and inquisitive tourist.

    Every year Hanover hosts several world-class events, which attract thousands of guests and participants. Among them are the Violinale Violinale competition and the Hannover Messe Industrial Fair. The city is also known for the fact that the great German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz lived on its territory for quite a long time.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Hanover

    New Town Hall

    A large-scale monumental structure, artfully imitating the architectural style of the Middle Ages. The Town Hall was opened at the beginning of the XX century in the presence of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The building was built in a swampy area, so more than 6 thousand strong piles had to be driven into the ground to support and protect the foundation. The New Town Hall is considered the most beautiful historical building in Hanover.

    New Town Hall
    Old Town Hall

    Old Town Hall

    An architectural monument of the first half of the XV century, where the City Council of Hanover, headed by the mayor, met. The building served as the residence of the city authorities until the middle of the XIX century, until a New town hall appeared. After the move of the municipal Council, the Old Town Hall was going to be demolished, but the townspeople protested against such a decision. As a result, the building was abandoned, and now it adorns the central district of the city.

    The tourist route "Red Thread"

    A route designed specifically for tourists and covering the most significant attractions of Hanover. In order for the guests of the city not to get lost among the streets and squares, a red line was drawn on the sidewalks, pavements and roads. The "Red Thread" begins on Ernst-August Square and passes by the buildings of the Old and New Town Halls, several churches, an opera house, a garden and park complex. The total length is 4.2 km .

    The tourist route
    is a strong watch

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    One of the symbols of Hanover, which is often depicted on souvenir products. The clock was installed at the end of the XIX century on the square of the same name, where the townspeople were happy to arrange meetings and dates. It is believed that if the wedding procession of the newlyweds stands in front of the clock for more than five minutes, then the couple is guaranteed a long, happy and strong marriage.

    Lower Saxony Land Museum

    The museum exposition consists of four sections, where paintings, sculptures, archaeological and ethnographic collections are presented. The museum was founded in the middle of the XIX century on the initiative of local art and historical societies. The art gallery exhibits paintings from the XI-XX centuries, collected from all over Europe. There are works by Botticelli, Picasso, Rembrandt, Malevich and other great artists.

    Lower Saxony Land Museum
    Sprengel Museum

    Sprengel Museum

    The Museum of Modern Art, which is considered one of the best in Europe. It was created on the basis of the private collection of the family of the chocolate industrialist B. Sprengel. As permanent exhibits, you can see paintings by Chagall, Munch, Christo, Malevich, Klee, Schwitters, Leger and other equally worthy representatives of modern painting.

    August Kestner Museum

    An exhibition dedicated to the history of the Ancient World and covering the time period from the fourth millennium BC to the Roman Empire. The museum has a rich collection of sculptures, reliefs, amulets, papyri, coins. Artifacts from the history of the early Middle Ages are exhibited in separate halls. The museum was named after the German diplomat, archaeologist and researcher Georg Kestner.

    August Kestner Museum
    Wilhelm Busch Museum

    Wilhelm Busch Museum

    The Museum of Satirical Art, the main exposition of which is dedicated to the work of the German cartoonist Wilhelm Busch. Here you can also admire the works of other masters of this genre: P. Weber, T. Hein, O. Daumier, W. Hogarth. The museum has a large collection of graphic drawings – prototypes of modern comics. The exhibition is located in the building of St. George's Palace in the heart of Hanover.

    Market Church

    The temple is located on the main square of Hanover, its full name is the Church of St. George and Jacob. Together with the building of the Old Town Hall, it forms a harmonious and picturesque architectural ensemble of the Market Square. The temple was built in the XIV century, the main architectural style is German Gothic. Next to the church there is a monument to the founder and restless inspirer of the church Reformation, M. Luther.

    Market Church
    Church of St. Aegidius

    Church of St. Aegidius

    The temple was first mentioned in the XII century, but a full-fledged church on the site of the old Romanesque basilica was built in the XIV century. For many centuries the church served the inhabitants of Hanover, until it was destroyed during the Second World War. Only the bell tower and the outer frame survived. The church was not restored, and now its ruins serve as a reminder of those terrible times.

    Opera House

    The main theater stage of Lower Saxony. The Red Mile tourist route passes through the theater building. The theater was built in the middle of the XIX century according to the project of the court architect G. Laves. In 1943, the building completely burned down as a result of the fighting. The new theater was built in the 50s of the XX century. Nowadays, the stage has received the status of the State theater of Lower Saxony.

    Opera House
    Leibniz House

    Leibniz House

    Reconstruction of the house of the great German mathematician and philosopher G.V. Leibniz, in which the thinker spent 18 years of his life. The original building was destroyed during the bombing of Hanover during the Second World War. The expositions of the house-museum are devoted to the life and scientific activity of a mathematician. Part of the building belongs to the University. Leibniz.

    Headquarters of NORD LB Bank

    A huge modern structure with an unusual futuristic design, occupying 40 thousand km2. The building was built for the local land bank and instantly turned into a city landmark. The individual blocks of the building are connected by transparent corridors in the form of pipes, the whole structure vaguely resembles a collapsed Rubik's cube.

    Headquarters of NORD LB Bank
    Hanover Railway Station

    Hanover Railway Station

    Hanover is a large and important railway hub, so its city station has a large capacity. More than 250 thousand people pass through the station every day. On the square in front of the station there is a monument in honor of Ernst August I, one of the revered rulers of Lower Saxony. This king is considered the "father of the country and the people."

    AVD-Arena

    The main sports arena of the city, one of the largest stadiums in Europe. The structure was built in the middle of the XX century, almost immediately it became the home arena for the Hanover 96 team. Many matches of the European and World football championships, as well as the finals of the German national cups were played here. The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Madonna performed at the AVD Arena.

    AVD-Arena
    Royal Gardens Herrenhausen

    Royal Gardens Herrenhausen

    Landscape park ensemble in the historical part of Hanover. The complex includes four gardens: Georgievsky, Bolshoy, Gorny and Guelph Gardens. The royal gardens appeared thanks to the wife of the ruler Ernst August, Princess Sofia. The park is one of the most outstanding and worthy examples of Baroque landscape art of the XVIII century.

    Lake Mash

    An artificial lake created on the site of the bolt in the 30s of the XX century. The reservoir project was developed during the Weimar Republic, but its implementation was already carried out under Hitler. The Nazis actively developed a culture of public health activities that strengthen the health of the German nation. Lake Mash, according to their idea, was to become one of the places of mass recreation of citizens.

    Lake Mash
    Serengeti Park

    Serengeti Park

    An amazing safari park in the vicinity of Hanover, bearing the name of the famous African nature reserve "Serengeti". The territory is divided into four thematic zones: the world of water, the world of monkeys, the world of animals, the world of entertainment. The open aviaries of the park contain lions, cheetahs, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, rhinos and other exotic representatives of the African animal world.

    Hanover Zoo

    A zoo where visitors can not only see the life of animals, but also visit interesting theatrical performances. Almost all zoos in progressive Europe implement the concept of keeping animals in conditions as close as possible to the natural environment. Hanover did not make an exception along the way – the zoo's wards live in spacious aviaries and walk freely around the territory.

    Hanover Zoo
    Hanover Fireworks Festival

    Hanover Fireworks Festival

    The annual international fireworks festival, which has been held in the city for the last couple of decades. Teams from all over the world come here to demonstrate their "incendiary" art. The festival has become so popular that tickets for this grand spectacle are sold out in advance. The action takes place on the territory of the royal gardens of Herrenhausen.