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Hannover keeps thinking ahead. Leibniz for 350 years

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Hannover 350 years ago. In 2026, the state capital of Hannover will celebrate the 40 years the polymath spent living and working in the city.

 

350 Years of Leibniz

Special Tour

Leibniz Tour

This guided tour invites you to discover Hannover from a unique perspective.

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Man with historical wig in snowy avenue.

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350 Years of Leibniz in Hannover

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Hanover 350 years ago. But is this really Hanover in the year...

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Portrait of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, b. 1646 in Leipzig; d. 1716 in Hannover. Scholar of the Enlightenment Copy after Andreas Scheits, 1711. Bust portrait. Upper body viewed from the right side, face fully turned toward the viewer. Leibniz is depicted in a brown-violet dressing gown with a light brown collar featuring a jabot arranged in four strict folds, and a black wig. The face is painted in yellowish-gray tones, with red cheeks and lips. The facial wrinkles are sharply defined. The nose is strongly thickened at the front. The left nostril is particularly emphasized. Oil on canvas

Leibniz's life

In 1676, after spending several years in Paris and traveling to London, Amsterdam, and Den...

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Leibniz House

Sights

On the trail of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

The philosopher and mathematician Leibniz left a lasting mark on Hanover.

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Buildings behind trees.

Science & Economy

Leibniz and medicine

Six lectures will focus on the contributions of the polymath to the field of medicine at the Gottfried...

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Leibniz Cookies and Other Landmarks in Hanover

On a geocaching tour, you can discover some very special Leibniz sites in Hannover, but even without...

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Hannover Science Initiative

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Hannover Science Initiative

Dialogue, cooperation, and knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and society are the...

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Hannover Tourist Information

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Hannover Tourist Information

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