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Hanover
Hanover © punxutawneyphil
Located on the bank of the River Leine, Hanover is a small yet humble city and has become one of Germany's wealthier cities, best known for hosting the annual commercial expositions, such as the Hanover Fair as well as Oktoberfest Hanover, the second largest Oktoberfest in the world.

Although a substantial amount of the city was destroyed by Allied bombers during World War II, Hanover has retained its sense of history and charm, evident in its medieval attractions and distinctive timbered buildings. Complete with world-class shopping centres, wonderful museums and churches, and a love of all things beer related, Hanover has plenty to offer the intrepid traveller.

An integrated transport system means that visitors to the city can experience all Hanover has to offer and the 'Red Thread', a 3-mile (4km) red line painted onto the road tracing the city's most famous attractions means that tourists can explore this exciting destination at their own leisure.




Attractions

European Cheese Centre © cwbuecheler

European Cheese Centre

Located in the Anderten district of Hanover is the European Cheese Centre, which is the only 'Cheese Experience' in Europe. There are eight areas, each representing a cheese-producing region of Europe, and a central marketplace, where you can enjoy cheese and wine tastings. Audio...  see full details



Herrenhausen Gardens © calebdcochran

Herrenhausen Gardens

The Royal Gardens at Herrenhausen exemplify the manicured French Baroque style of landscaping. Sculpted topiaries dot the symmetrical lawns of the Great Garden, which also contains the famous Grotto featuring colourful mosaics by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. The Berggarten houses exotic plants and...  see full details


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