https://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials2023-11-16T14:16:59+01:00Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/New-artistic-direction2023-11-16T14:16:59+01:00Casper de Vries will take over as artistic director of the popular festival from the 2024 season.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Christmas-in-Hannover2016-10-07T09:43:55+02:00The romantic Christmas markets in this city in the heart of Europe make it the perfect destination for a city break in the run-up to the festive season. Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Leibniz-Temple2015-05-05T15:07:45+02:00A round temple open to all sides in the Georgengarten reminds of the polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz who died in 1716.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Leibniz-Memorial2015-04-29T10:33:42+02:00The larger than life-sized bronze head at the south end of the Opera Square in the Georgstraße is a tribute to the significant philosopher and polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716).Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Leibniz-Calculating-Machine2015-03-04T16:11:55+01:00The calculating machine, invented by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, is considered a technical marvel of its time and ranks among the most precious cultural treasures of the 17th century.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/House-of-Leibniz2015-03-04T16:06:46+01:00Built in 1499, the residence of the polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was destroyed 1943 during an airstrike in Hannover. 40 years later, the reconstruction with a front true to original took place in the old town.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Leibniz-Cake2015-03-04T15:15:03+01:00The Hannoverian sugar merchant Hermann Bahlsen invented the butter biscuit in 1891. He named the crispy cookies "Leibniz Cakes", honouring thereby the most famous citizen of his hometown - Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz-Library2015-03-04T12:09:31+01:00The National Library of Lower Saxony received a new name in 2005: "Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library - National Library of Lower Saxony". With an inventory of nearly two million books, magazines and digital media, it is one of the biggest regional libraries in Germany.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Hannover-2014-Very-British/Review-Open-air-Gallery-Very-British2014-05-26T10:15:49+02:00From 28 May to 27 June, Hannover city centre was turned into a highly attractive and ‘Very British’ open-air gallery based on the concept of ‘12 locations, 12 topics, 30 days’.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Hannover-2014-Very-British/Prince-Ernst-August-and-Mayor-Schostok-open-Trails2014-05-20T13:52:25+02:00Hereditary Prince Ernst August of Hannover and Mayor Stefan Schostok openend the new open-air gallery and architecture trail.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz2012-12-19T14:45:27+01:00A portrait of his life: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz – the last polymath – died almost 300 years ago.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Year-of-Leibniz-2016/Leibniz-University-Hannover2012-07-13T10:02:50+02:00International orientation, top-level research and more than 160 first degree and partial programmes - find out more.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Christmas-highlights-Hannover/Christmas-Shopping-in-Hannover2011-12-13T10:12:33+01:00Stroll through the Christmas illuminated city - overnight stay and relaxation in the hotel sauna included.Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Christmas-highlights-Hannover/Winter-Zoo-for-young-old2009-12-17T13:32:17+01:00Also in winter the Adventure Zoo is worth a visit!Max Mustermannmax@mustermann.dehttps://www.hannover.de/en/Tourism-Culture/Event-Highlights/Specials/Christmas-highlights-Hannover/Hannover-Christmas-Splendour2009-10-28T08:52:20+01:00Enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere of the romantic Old Town streets and squares.