Hanover (Hannover): Germany

Hanover (Hannover): Germany
Hanover (German: Hannover [ha'no?f?]), on the river Leine, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. It is also the capital of the surrounding Hanover district and region. Population: 515,219 (2001). Auto registration prefix: H.
Sights
Marktkirche
Altes Rathaus
Neues Rathaus
Marktkirche (church, 14th century)
Altes Rathaus (old town hall, 15th century)
Neues Rathaus (new town hall, 1901-1913)

Leineschloss (the former castle of the kings, today the seat of Lower Saxony’s government)
Herrenhauser Garten (botanical gardens) - also the annual international fireworks contest held in these gardens
Gehry Tower
Hermesturm
VW Tower
Telemax
Recommended Day Trips:
Hildesheim: beautiful medieval town famous for its UNESCO-cultural heritage Cathedrals, marketplace and old half-timbered houses
Hamelin (Hameln): the beautiful town is famous for the folk tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin