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New city hall of Hanover

Neues Rathaus in Hanover, Germany

The castle-like New City Hall (Neues Rathaus) of Hanover (Hannover) was built during the era of Wilhelm II in eclectic style. It was opened in 1913. The observation deck in the dome is accessible via a remarkable elevator.

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Coat of Arms Sculptures

Saxon Steed in Hanover

Sachsenross in Hannover, Germany

This sculpture named Saxon Steed (Sachsenross) shows the emblem of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) It was created in 1866 by the sculptor Friedrich Wilhelm Wolff. Today it is situated in front of the Leibniz Universität Hannover, the former WelfenschlossMore…