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On the trail of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

Discover the legacy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in Hannover! The famous polymath worked here for decades—his ideas continue to shape the city to this day. Learn more on the tour!

The Great Garden with Herrenhausen Palace

Tourist highlight

The Herrenhausen Gardens

Famous baroque gardens with magnificent water features and historic gardens.

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Leibniz House

Place of interest

Leibniz House

The reconstructed former home and workhouse of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is one of the most...

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A small round temple set in a park.

Sights

Leibniz Temple

Here you will find information about the Leibniz Temple.

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Man in front of a monument

Place of interest

Leibniz monument

Here you will find information about the Leibniz Monument.

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library

Place of interest

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library

Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites under one roof.

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Church with church tower, trees and individual art objects on the church square in front of it.

Place of interest

Neustadt Court and City Church

The church is home to many treasures.

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Several cars are parked in front of a castle-like building.

Place of interest

Guelph Castle

The castle that was never used as a castle.

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Golden Gate

Place of interest

Gallery building with Golden Gate

The gallery building with the Golden Gate is one of the most popular photo motifs.

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The back of the Leineschloss on the High Bank.

Place of interest

line lock

Formerly the residence of kings, today the Lower Saxony state parliament.

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Town hall in the evening sun.

Place of interest

New town hall

The New Town Hall is not only a landmark, but also one of the most sought-after photo motifs in...

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Herrenhausen Palace front view

Conference center and museum

Herrenhausen Palace

Baroque treasures and famous figures from Hanover’s history.

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350 Years of Leibniz

Special Tour

Leibniz Tour

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

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The waterworks in Herrenhausen from the front

Impressive water features

Water art

The impressive water wheels and pumps at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen Water Feature are a...

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Two bronze figures carrying a bronze pretzel. A golden cookie is attached to this pretzel - it has the inscription "Leibniz cookie".

Place of interest

Golden Leibniz cookie

Probably the smallest attraction in Hannover.

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The old town at night and from above

2 days trip

A Short Getaway in Hanover

From the zoo and Lake Maschsee to art and nightlife. We’ll share the tips from those who love Hannover...

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Leibniz portrait

The Life and Work of the polymath in Hannover

Hannover keeps thinking ahead. Leibniz for 350 years

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz arrived in Hannover 350 years ago. The state capital of Hannover is celebrating...

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