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Aegidienkirche, Hannover

4.4

#3 of 12 in Sightseeing in Hannover

Historic Site Tourist Spot

Dating back to the 14th century, Aegidienkirche lost its roof to air raids in World War II. Instead of being rebuilt, it was left as a memorial to the horrors of the war. The spaces that once held windows are now adorned with artwork. On the outer walls, you'll see baroque adornments with the angels, hourglasses, and skulls characteristic of the 17th and 18th centuries. As you tour the church, you'll hear a chime that was placed in the tower in 1958. The Hiroshima Peace Bell, a gift from Japan to serve as a remembrance of the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima, hangs in the tower's entrance. To visit Aegidienkirche on your trip to Hannover, use our Hannover vacation builder.

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4.5

Jeffrey B

Un Lugar muy agradable para meditar.. también de entretenimiento en las noches. Una pena no haberla observado en su totalidad. more »

A very nice place to meditate... also in entertainment in the evenings. A penalty have not observed in its entirety.

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JetteKolding

I Hannover kommer man forbi denne kirke når bare man følger den fantastiske røde streg på fortovet.Kirken står mere eller mindre urørt efter at den blev bombet i 1943.Der hersker en helt speciel ro he... more »

In Hanover will take you past this Church as long as one follows the amazing red line on the sidewalk. The church stands more or less untouched after it was bombed in 1943. There is a special serenity here, which is kind of hard to describe. The Church will be used as a memorial for those who fell in the war. Well worth a visit.

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kelsly

전쟁의 참상을 그대로 보여주는 곳이에요 역사의 한 장면을 아직도 볼 수 있는 곳이어서 의미가 더 뜻깊은 곳이엇어요 more »

The devastation of the war as it's where showing where you can still see the scene of history followed by more significant meaning, where did this switching

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Adyantoine Mougin

Original place by its shape and meaning Worth to see it

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Steve Smith

Beautiful piece of history.

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Gustavo Dal Molin

Awesome location, i recommend listening to the bells

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Tatyana

So beautiful!

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Murilo Ribeiro

Interesting place.

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