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Eine andere
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von Design-

Internationales Chorzentrum (18) in der Christus kirche Gebetsraum der Synagoge „Etz Chaim“ (24)
Bodenbelägen

I n addition to the extensive green areas which make Sunday: Steintor and Herrenhäuser Gärten
living here pleasant and relaxing, numerous architectural
gems and a high density of art in the public space charac- 10:00 a.m. – Steintor is one of the places in Hanover most
terize the cityscape of Hanover. With Georg Ludwig rich in contrast. Those arriving on the city tram initially mar-
Friedrich Laves, the city had one of the famous architects of vel at the black-yellow chessboard pattern of the stops desi-
the 19th century who decisively shaped its image. After the gned by Alessandro Mendini (14) in the context of the BUS-
damage caused by the Second World War, there was the STOPS art project of 1994. Hard to miss is the Anzeiger
rapid reconstruction into a car-friendly city. Hochhaus (15), next to it is the Kestner gesellschaft (16), a
venue for exhibitions of contemporary art. For breakfast, I
Saturday: From the old city to Maschsee recommend the Turkish patisserie Efendi Bey (17).

10:00 a.m. – Our day begins where almost all travellers 11:30 a.m. – Across Klagesmarkt we continue to Christus -
start their visit: at the main station (1). Along Luisen straße kirche. Our studio converted it into an international choir
with exquisite boutiques we arrive at Opern platz where we centre (18) in 2014. From here we get to Königsworther
get to an architectural jewel: the opera (2). Directly behind Platz. Next to the bus stop by Ettore Sottsass also belonging
it, above the entrance to the Künstlerhaus (3) swings an to the BUSSTOPS and the striking sculpture “Symphony in
impressive chandelier. From Opernplatz, we continue to Red” by John Raymond Henry, we also find there the Conti
Kröpcke, the city’s central square. Here we recommend high-rise (19) constructed in 1953 which, when it was inau-
breakfast in the Dutch Kakao-Stube (4). gurated, was the highest one in Germany. With the lift, we
can go up to the 14th floor and enjoy a magnificent view.
11:00 a.m. – The Marktkirche (5) characterizes the silhou-
ette of the city. Behind it cosy Ballhofplatz is perfect for rest. 1:00 p.m. – For lunch, we go back to Steintor where I
Get a deckchair in front of the Tee stübchen (6) and just recommend the Öz Urfa (20). A Turkish family restaurant
relax! Right on the banks of the Leine, our studio construc- with delicious meals.
ted the Ada- und Theodor-Lessing-Volkshochschule (7).
2:00 p.m. – Herrenhäuser Gärten: The atrium in the main
1:00 p.m. – Lunch at the Markthalle (8) from 1954. It is the building of the university (21) is spectacular. This is where
stomach of Hanover and has a unique charm. the Wilhelm Busch Museum (22) offers exhibitions of his -
toric and contemporary caricatures. Großer Garten ranks
3:00 p.m. – Fortified, we walk on to Maschsee: On the lake- among the most significant baroque gardens in Europe and
front, we continue along Leineschloss and the Laveshaus Schloss Herrenhausen (23), which was destroyed in the
on to Neues Rathaus (9). The eclectic castle is flanked by Second World War, can once again be admired in its recon-
the August Kestner Museum and the complex of the buil- structed form since it’s reopening in 2013.
ding authorities (10) from the 1950s. Through picturesque
Masch park we arrive at Maschsee. A fantastic view of the 5:00 p.m. – We take the tram and, after only a few stops,
lake is offered by the Sprengel Museum (11). It is home to we arrive at the Etz Chaim | Tree of life (24) community
an important collection of contemporary photography and centre and synagogue of the Jewish Liberal Community.
art of the classic modern age. Our studio designed it by converting a former church.

Mehr Raum für Gestaltung –
8:00 p.m. – Dinner at Ristorante Rossini (12). The family- 8:00 a.m. – Dinner at the Roma (25): For 35 years, the
jenseits von Planken und Fliesen.
run restaurant in Ferdinandstraße is my favourite Italian Italian restaurant on Goethestraße has been offering con-
Besuchen Sie uns auf der
restaurant in Hanover. To those who afterwards would still stantly high-quality cuisine. Those who still have the energy
Altenpflege in Nürnberg.
like to have a drink, I recommend going to the timelessly go to the in-bar heimW (26) on Theaterstraße and enjoy a
chic Leos (13) bar in the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof. cocktail in a lounge-like atmosphere.
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