City Guides
Hanover
Further Distractions
Further Distractions
Hanover
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Dating in parts from the early 15th century, Hanover's gothic Old Town Hall is a fine example of the ornate red brickwork long associated with Lower Saxony, and one of the highlights of the old marketplace. Built over a lengthy period, with additions made in various architectural styles, it was saved from demolition in the mid 19th century by public demand, and renovated to its 16th century condition. Further renovations were carried out in 1998. It is nowadays used as a restaurant and events venue, offering historic surroundings for either a light snack or a full meal.
Karmarschstrasse 42
Tel: (0511) 300 8040.
Website: www.altes-rathaus-hannover.de
Kestner-Museum
Based on an 18th-century endowment by Herman Kestner, the Kestner Museum houses a collection of Egyptian, Roman, Cypriot, Etruscan, Italian, Greek and German arts and crafts exhibits covering 6,000 years. The highlight of the Egyptian section is the head of Pharaoh Akhenaton, which is more than 3,000 years old.
Trammplatz 3
Tel: (0511) 1684 2120.
Website: www.hannover.de/museen/museen/kestner/vorst
Admission charge.
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall)
Dating in parts from the early 15th century, Hanover's gothic Old Town Hall is a fine example of the ornate red brickwork long associated with Lower Saxony, and one of the highlights of the old marketplace. Built over a lengthy period, with additions made in various architectural styles, it was saved from demolition in the mid 19th century by public demand, and renovated to its 16th century condition. Further renovations were carried out in 1998. It is nowadays used as a restaurant and events venue, offering historic surroundings for either a light snack or a full meal.
Karmarschstrasse 42
Tel: (0511) 300 8040.
Website: www.altes-rathaus-hannover.de
Kestner-Museum
Based on an 18th-century endowment by Herman Kestner, the Kestner Museum houses a collection of Egyptian, Roman, Cypriot, Etruscan, Italian, Greek and German arts and crafts exhibits covering 6,000 years. The highlight of the Egyptian section is the head of Pharaoh Akhenaton, which is more than 3,000 years old.
Trammplatz 3
Tel: (0511) 1684 2120.
Website: www.hannover.de/museen/museen/kestner/vorst
Admission charge.
Dating in parts from the early 15th century, Hanover's gothic Old Town Hall is a fine example of the ornate red brickwork long associated with Lower Saxony, and one of the highlights of the old marketplace. Built over a lengthy period, with additions made in various architectural styles, it was saved from demolition in the mid 19th century by public demand, and renovated to its 16th century condition. Further renovations were carried out in 1998. It is nowadays used as a restaurant and events venue, offering historic surroundings for either a light snack or a full meal.
Karmarschstrasse 42
Tel: (0511) 300 8040.
Website: www.altes-rathaus-hannover.de
Kestner-Museum
Based on an 18th-century endowment by Herman Kestner, the Kestner Museum houses a collection of Egyptian, Roman, Cypriot, Etruscan, Italian, Greek and German arts and crafts exhibits covering 6,000 years. The highlight of the Egyptian section is the head of Pharaoh Akhenaton, which is more than 3,000 years old.
Trammplatz 3
Tel: (0511) 1684 2120.
Website: www.hannover.de/museen/museen/kestner/vorst
Admission charge.
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