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Aegidienkirche

Osterstrasse | Mitte, 30159 Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany (Mitte)
49-511-32-69-16
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Ranked #8 of 30 attractions in Hannover
Type: Historic Sites
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Alexandria, Va
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Unfortunately there are many ruined memorial churches through out Germany. This one is in the area of a few other things so is worth looking at, but if its rainy/cold I wouldn't go out of my way.

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Trenton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

Words cannot describe the experience of standing "inside" this church, a silent meorial of the devastation of war. It is a humbling experience and for me the most remarkable site in Hannover.

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Brentwood, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

This is one of the must see places in Hannover. We visited it as part of the City of Hannover sponsored tour.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

Quite a somber attraction. Previously bombed during WW2 and not rebuilt. Good photos to be taken. No charge. Only needs a few minutes from your timetable

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Milan, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2012

it is a nice piece of architecture witch has been destroyed during WWII. so it does not have roof and windows. we were lucky and we saw a wonderful performance art there. it has a weird ambiance you should go and feel it there

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Budapest, Hungary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

This church is a very nice piece of architecture. Though it is a small one but has got a history. Worth visiting.

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Richmond, VA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

If you don't speak/read German or take a guided tour, it may be hard to understand what some of the symbolism of the church is, such as the "shadow line" that falls across the floor of the church ruins. It is an artistic representation of the fleeting nature of life, of its fragility. The line follows the shadows of the... More

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Hannover, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

This is good to see some rich history in Hannover. It is a short visit, but an interesting one. I would read up on the church before I went so you can understand the context.

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London, United Kingdom
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011

A beautiful 14th century church, destroyed in World War 2. Now a war memorial with the Hiroshima peace bell

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Columbus, Ohio
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

This is one of the churches bombed and destroyed during WW II by Allied bombs that has been left as a memorial to the horrors of the war. Currently (August 2011) it is undergoing renovation/stabilization of the ruins. It is not something I would make a special visit to but it is worth walking by and contemplating. Once the construction... More

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