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Experience the historic Aegidienkirche in Hanover - Visit Hanover

Hannover's Old Town

The Aegidienkirche

The Aegidienkirche is a church in Hannover that was built in the 14th century. It is located in Hannover's Old Town.

Aegidien Church

The Aegidienkirche is located in the old town near the Aegidientorplatz.

St. Aegidius Church, now essentially just a churchyard, is one of Hanover’s major medieval places of worship. A small chapel likely stood on this site as early as the 10th century, which was replaced by a Romanesque basilica in the 12th century. Part of its west wall is still preserved. Construction of the Gothic hall church began in 1347. The Reformation in Hanover originated from this church. The church tower was rebuilt between 1703 and 1717. Between 1826 and 1829, Georg Laves made various alterations to the church’s interior.

In 1943, it was destroyed by bombing, leaving only the outer walls and the remains of the Baroque tower. The ruins now serve as a memorial to the victims of war and violence. The bells ring four times a day. The Hanover-based sculptor Professor Kurt Lehmann created the sculpture “Humility” for the interior. The Peace Bell dates from 1985 and is a gift from the sister city of Hiroshima. A chime rings daily from the restored tower—at 9:05 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 3:05 p.m., and 6:05 p.m.

Here you can discover the Aegidienkirche in 360° degrees:

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