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description: "Immerse yourself in the architecture and history of Niedersachsen: discover Bauhaus design in Celle, the futuristic Phaeno in Wolfsburg, or picturesque half-timbered towns such as Goslar and Stade—cultural diversity and impressive buildings await you!"
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Architecture and history
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**Niedersachsen’s cultural landmarks**

 

From the majestic castles of the Royal House of Hanover to historical towns and modern architectural masterpieces, the story of Niedersachsen can be read through its striking buildings and heritage sites.

The architectural landscape of Niedersachsen is remarkably diverse. Here, half-timbered towns such as Celle recall the Hanseatic League golden age, imposing fortresses like Marienburg Castle reflect the splendour of the nobility and industrial complexes such as the Autostadt in Wolfsburg chart the modernisation of the 20th century.

 

**Baroque garden**

Royal Gardens Herrenhausen
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Schloss Herrenhausen Hannover

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**The artists’**

Village of Worpswede
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Feld

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Weser Uplands

Enchanting Seven Castles
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Schloss Bückeburg

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Niedersachsen’s towns at their finest

**Experience architecture**
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Niedersachsen’s towns can be explored through their architecture – with impressive and informative guided tours and themed routes. You might join an expert-led tour, such as the architectural walks in Wolfsburg or Stade, or discover the cityscape at your own pace, following the architecture trail in Hanover. You’re guaranteed to be captivated by Niedersachsen’s architectural landmarks and the fascinating stories behind them!

 

More architectural highlights