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interior of Hannover’s oldest church, completely renewed and the 14th- century Marktkirche church in the old marketplace was rebuilt from the ground up, along with the old opera house, which dated back to 1842. The Hannover of today has a serenity all of its own, especially in the Spring when its fl oral beauty comes into its own in the likes of Tiergarten, Maschpark and Eilenriede parks. So, 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. Few fi rst-time visitors leave without at least one trip to the historical
district with its sculptures, monuments and churches linked by narrow winding alleyways, all a nice contrast to what otherwise, appears a very modern city. And it’s that contrast that brings another attraction. It is the capital of Lower Saxony and its eight million population make it the third-largest in Northern Germany after Hamburg and Bremen. It is well connected as a major crossing point of railways and autobahns that connect European main lines in both the east and 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 UK, thanks to the fact that its royal line, the House of Hanover, gave it three kings. The Eilenriede park in the centre is twice the size of New York’s Central
Park, while nearby is the Maschsee, a man-made lake with green banks where a major festival takes place every August.
A CONNECTED CITY FOREST AMONG LARGEST IN EUROPE It’s otherwise a lively metropolis in keeping with its state capital status; one known for its eclectic mix of architecture, easy-going atmosphere – and world-class trade fairs which bring thousands of visitors every year. So proud is it of that reputation, it calls itself the EXPO City – something boosted in 2006 when it hosted the World Cup six years after a huge exhibition complex was built for the World Expo. Most
FACT It is the capital of Lower Saxony and its eight
million population make it the third largest city in Northern Germany after Hamburg and Bremen
European travellers are struck by its unusual layout; a testament to the regeneration and the remnants of its lavish, somewhat regal, past. On the surface, Hannover appears modern and very cosmopolitan, something that belies its long and rather fascinating history. First mentions of it date back to the 11th century and, since 1636, it has been the seat of Electorate of
IT IS UNUSUAL FOR EUROPE. EVEN THE OLD CITY IS CONSIDERED NEW
Brunswick-Lüneburg, later known as the Kingdom of Hannover. A strong and independent state, in the second half of the 19th century it was incorporated into Prussia as a grand, regal city. But for a glimpse of its past, you need to visit the new. The Town Hall not only has far-
reaching views from its dome, accessed by a sloping elevator, but four diff erent scale models of the city, each of which charts the changes throughout the ages. And there lies its fascination. This is not a typical European city; one that boasts beautiful, centuries-old buildings and historic landmarks. Even the Old City – or Altstadt - is considered “new”. It does, however, enjoy vast areas of green, with parks and forests marking out large areas of its fl at landscape and the Leine meanders its way through the city.
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