Aegidienkirche
Aegidienkirche
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Neighbourhood: Mitte
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- Hanover Central Station • 10 min walk
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Globetrotter045
Haacht, Belgium5,401 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
The Aegidienkirche, bombed in WOII and left in ruins as a war memorial. The peace bell was donated by the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
Spend a little time here. Absorb the history and think about the madness of war.
This sight is on the Red Thread route that guides you around Hannover town.
Spend a little time here. Absorb the history and think about the madness of war.
This sight is on the Red Thread route that guides you around Hannover town.
Written 8 October 2020
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EvaF2Eva
Lorrach, Germany5,147 contributions
Mar 2020
This church was built in 14th century and rebuilt in 18th century. Iit didn't survive bombing during WWII and was left in ruins as a memorial to war victims. It is impressive and well worth a visit.
Written 22 March 2020
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alisdair t
Workington, UK6,396 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
The Aegidienkirche was built in 1347, and was one of the main curches in the city. Then on the night of 8 October, 1943 following extensive damage from World War II bombing, the 14th century church was left a shell, with only its exterior walls standing. Instead of attempting to rebuild the church, it was decided that it should be left as a war memorial.
The Aegidienkirche has a peace bell, which was a gift from Hannover’s sister city, Hiroshima. Every year, on Hiroshima Day, there is a peace ceremony and the bell is rung each hour. There is also a glockenspiel in the tower, which rings over the city four times a day, sending out a message of peace.
The Aegidienkirche has a peace bell, which was a gift from Hannover’s sister city, Hiroshima. Every year, on Hiroshima Day, there is a peace ceremony and the bell is rung each hour. There is also a glockenspiel in the tower, which rings over the city four times a day, sending out a message of peace.
Written 14 December 2017
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Theodora v
Richmond, VA50 contributions
Mar 2012 • Business
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 peaks/tips of the church ruins. The line cast by the shadows indicates the fine line between light and dark, life and death. There is a cast bell with Japanese writing on it, from Hannover's sister city in Hiroshima I believe, in solidarity against the massive bombing and destruction of WWII. You can clearly see various periods of design/architecture in the remains of this building. The artistic representation of stained glass is a nice touch. The plaque near the altar is a memorial plaque to all those Germans who died in WWI and WWII.
Written 27 March 2012
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Roberts69
Northampton, UK18,964 contributions
Oct 2015 • Solo
Visited the ruins of the Aegidienkirche, an old 14th Century church that was destroyed by bombing in 1943 and left as a memorial and reminder of the impact of War, whilst walking around Hannover. The ruins are a fitting reminder of the wasteful destruction of War and are well worth a visit if in Hannover as you only need about 15 minutes here. There are a few statues, a large cross and the Hiroshima Peace Bell to see, and then the ruins themselves with the colourful (in Autumn) Virginia Creeper clinging to the walls is an attractive sight.
Written 25 October 2015
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David T
Redland Bay Qld122 contributions
June 2013 • Business
There was something profoundly moving about this memorial. This church was destroyed by allied bombing and not rebuilt. Just the shell remains, half the walls and all of the roof are gone. The steeple is still there and houses a carillon. If I believed in ghosts, I would say this place is haunted.
Written 24 June 2013
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E.L.E
Brno, Czech Republic18,947 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Wow. These ruins are beautiful, filled with sad history. Wonderful memorial of the past Germany since the 12th century. Great location within the center of the city
Written 26 April 2021
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Emerson G
Jundiai, SP949 contributions
Sept 2020 • Family
Nice and beautiful old church which was kept after Hannover being bombarded .. The surrounding and no roof is very nice to see
Written 21 September 2020
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BellsBellsBells
Aarhus, Denmark70 contributions
July 2020 • Couples
Such a pretty sight. Even though it’s basically “just” a building without a roof, it’s still so mesmerizing inside to stare into the big blue sky. Don’t miss this
Written 26 July 2020
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John T
Southampton, UK4,202 contributions
July 2018 • Solo
The church was built in 1347. In World War II bombing, the church was left a shell, with only its exterior walls standing. Instead of attempting to restore the church, it was decided that it should be left as a war memorial. The church has a bell, which was a gift from Hannover sister city, Hiroshima. Every year, on Hiroshima Day, there is a peace ceremony and the bell is rung each hour. Close to Hannover Hbf, a must see, if you visit the city.
Written 8 July 2018
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