DOMOTEX ENJOY HANNOVER


EXPLORE Hannover today stands as a testament to post-war regeneration, a


very modern, thriving metropolis. But with an architectural heritage dating back to the 11th century, it is a place with a rich history


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Hannover is, in many ways, an ideal setting for trade show visitors, off ering as it does, a mix of old-world charm and natural landscapes, as well as lively beer gardens and modern shopping malls. Few fi rst time visitors leave without at least one trip to the historical district with its sculptures, monuments and cathedrals linked by narrow winding alleyways, all a nice contrast to what otherwise, appears a very modern city. And it’s that contrast that gives it such an attraction. It is the capital and largest city in Lower Saxony and its 535,932 population make it the third-largest city in Northern Germany after Hamburg and Bremen, and one that saw 90 per cent of its buildings destroyed in the War. It is well connected as a major crossing point of railways and autobahns that connect European main lines in both the east-west. It’s also a university city and economic centre that was once the seat of an Imperial Electorate. It has strong links with the United Kingdom, thanks to the fact that its royal line, the House of Hanover, gave the United Kingdom of its three kings. The Eilenriede park in the middle of Hanover is twice the size of New York’s Central Park, while also in the centre is the


FACT It takes such pride in its reputation for world-class


trade fairs which bring thousnds of visitors to the city ever year, it has earned the nickname Expo City


Maschsee, a man-made lake with green banks where a major festival takes place every August. Its post-war regeneration has seen it grow into a lively metropolis in keeping with its state capital status; one known for its eclectic mix of architecture, easy-going


THE TOWN HALL SERVES AS A TIME MACHINE, EXHIBITING ITS HISTORY


atmosphere – and its world-


class trade fairs. So proud is it of that reputation, it calls itself the EXPO City – something boosted substantially in 2006 when it hosted the football World Cup six years after a huge exhibition complex was built for the World Expo. Most European travellers are struck by its unusual layout; a testament to that regeneration and the remnants of its lavish, somewhat regal, past. On the surface, Hannover appears modern


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