Hanover Sights and Landmarks Guide, Germany

Hanover, Germany is not just rich in history but is rich in sights as well. It has a wide range of castles, churches and museums. Add to this, the city boasts two Town Halls (one old and one new). So, when travelling to one of the closest cities found in Germany like Bremen, take your time to visit the Hanover Sights found in this glorious city.

Hanover Sights - Castles

Hanover was once ruled by kings and dukes who built castles for their residence. These castles are still standing to this day and travelers from the world over can see first-hand the glorious landmarks once inhabited by the royalties of the city.

Celle Castle. Celle was once the residence of the Dukes of Braunschweig-Lüneberg. The current look of the castle was due to Duke George Willhelm, and was the last duke to live here. The rooms are of baroque style with stucco ceilings done by Italian masters.

Marienburg Castle. The castle is situated on the hills of the valley of the River Leine. King George V gave the castle as a birthday present to his wife Queen Mary. This Neo-Gothic castle includes a showcase of different roof shapes, grand halls, and historical rooms merged with historical furniture, paintings and rare objects of art.

Hanover Sights – Landmarks

Hanover Sights is also comprised of many landmarks ranging from churches to bodies of water and from monuments to memorials. All of these landmarks make the trip to Hanover both a feast for the eyes and an educational one.

Aegidienkirche. This church is one of the oldest churches in Hanover. It was built in the 14th century. It was burnt in 1943 during the World War II. At present, it stands in memory of the fatalities of violence and oppression.

Maschsee Lake. This vast lake is located at the southern end of Hanover. Visitors and locals can enjoy exploring the parks surrounding the lake. People can just hang out and relax while on this part of the city. The most popular pastime on the lake is boating.

Waterloo Memorial. This memorial is a column built in memory of the victory at the Battle of Waterloo where Hanover took part and played a significant role. The column is topped with a goddess of victory.

Hanover Sights – Museums and Galleries

Museums and galleries located in Hanover focus on the combination of history and art. They present Hanover’s important involvements to Germany’s aesthetic legacy. Its array of museums and galleries is outstanding and worth a visit or two.

Lower Saxony State Museum. People with an eye for Hanover’s vivid past would find going to this museum worthwhile. It houses the most excellent archeological artifacts and a mind-blowing collection of sculptures and paintings as old as 900 years.

Sprengel Museum. The most outstanding collections of Germany’s modern art can be found in this museum built by the leading industrialists of Hanover. A collection of works of the famous Dadaist Kurt Schwitter can be viewed here. Add to this, the works of Picasso, Klee and Chagall.

If you are up to enjoying sights like those in Leipzig, Germany, Hanover is simply a place you must visit. You will be left in awe with the wonderful travel opportunities and attractions aside from the ones mentioned above.

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