Hannover is one of the most popular cities in Germany along with Munich, Hamburg and others. It is the administrative center of the Lower Saxony region and has a rich historical past. From XII to XIX centuries. The city was the capital of a separate state - the kingdom of Hanover, which for many centuries consisted in a political alliance with England. During the Second World War, the city suffered very badly, and in the 50s enthusiasts took up his rebuilding. Only the most beautiful buildings were restored and not always in their original place, the Old Center was significantly reduced in size. Nevertheless, today's Hanover is a beautiful place with a lot of attractions, museums, exhibitions and monuments. Through the city stretches the so-called red thread, which unites more than 35 significant places in the city, a thorough inspection of which will take a lot of time. What to see in Hanover first?
Hannover - New Town Hall
The building, built on beech stilts in the very beginning of the 20th century, resembles a real castle. Numerous bas-reliefs, which adorn the facade of the building, are made in the form of historical plots from the life of the city. The unique inclined lift allows tourists to climb to the dome of the Town Hall, where an observation deck is located, from which an excellent city landscape opens.
Old Town Hall - Hannover
This building was built in the 15th century, but over time it underwent considerable destruction and was partially replaced by the construction of the XIX century, which almost completely recreated the original appearance of the town hall. Of particular value are the stucco frieze of the building, which depicts portraits of Hanover princes, as well as the pediment of the building, adorned with numerous Gothic elements.
Museums of Hanover - Sprengel Museum
In the building, built in 1979 on the shore of an artificial reservoir, is the most famous museum of modern art in Europe. In it you can see pictures of Chagall, Picasso, Klee, Munch, Christo, Malevich and other representatives of such art trends as expressionism, abstractionism, surrealism, Dadaism, etc.
Kestner Museum
At first glance, the museum building is a modern building, although in fact it was erected in 1889 within the neoclassical style. In the museum there are monuments of ancient Roman, Greek, Egyptian, Etruscan art that coexist with handicraft tools of the Middle Ages and modern works.
Museum of Lower Saxony
This museum is conditionally divided into 4 divisions, one of which is dedicated to painting and sculpture from the era of active development of art from the 11th century up to the beginning of the Impressionist era.
The remaining 3 departments are devoted to natural history - anthropology, zoology, archeology. Of special interest are exhibits of the prehistoric era.
Hanover Zoo
It was founded in 1865 as a nursery for the breeding of wild animals. As a zoo, visitors opened their doors only in 2000. In the zoo are more than 3000 animals of 220 species, mostly representatives of Asian and African fauna. Walking around the zoo is not just an examination of the inhabitants, but is played in the form of an entertaining game based on the adventures of the first colonists. Twisting paths wander between rocks and lianas, now and then discovering in front of the surprised tourists that skeleton of the parachutist stuck in the thickets, then quite realistic archaeological excavations, everyone can take part in.
In Germany you can visit other interesting cities: Cologne , Regensburg , Hamburg , Frankfurt am Main .