City Models of Hannover

© Michael Siebert

Hitler’s appointment as Reich Chancellor (January 30, 1933) marked the end of the Weimar Republic. The first air raids on Hannover took place in May 1940; subsequent bombings destroyed industrial facilities, residential buildings, and historic landmarks (e.g., Conti, Leinschloss, Marktkirche, the Opera House, and Herrenhausen Palace). After 88 air raids, more than 50% of Hanover is destroyed; in the city center, over 90% of the buildings are affected. Hanover becomes part of the British occupation zone. The bombed-out Aegidienkirche stands as a memorial to World War II.

The scale models of Hannover vividly illustrate how the city has changed over the centuries. They bring historical developments to life and help visitors gain a better understanding of Hannover’s history.

City models are often used to reconstruct past cityscapes or illustrate planned changes. In Hannover, they play an important role in helping people understand the city’s development from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Visitors can use these models to see how streets, squares and buildings have changed over the course of time.

Hannover from a new perspective

Anyone interested in architecture, urban history, or urban development will find that Hanover’s city models offer an exciting way to view the city from a new perspective.

They not only show buildings and streets, but also tell the story of a city that has changed again and again over the centuries.

© Michael Siebert