Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Marktkirche
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Market Church
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
1. Marktkirche / Market Church Marker
St. Jacobi et St. Georgii,
Erbaut 1340–1360
an Stelle der romanischen
Kirche St. Georgii, die hier etwa
von 1125–1350 gestanden hatte.
Ausgebrannt 1943,
wieder aufgebaut 1946–1952.
Market Church
St. James and St. George
Built between 1340 and 1360 on the site of the Romanesque Church of St. George, which stood here from approximately 1125 to 1350. Gutted by fire in 1943 and rebuilt between 1946 and 1952.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 52° 22.31′ N, 9° 44.092′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Hanns-Lilje-Platz and Am Markte, on the right when traveling east on Hanns-Lilje-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hanns-Lilje-Platz 4, Hannover NI 30159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brüder Schlegel / Schlegel Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Eigermann (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany (about 150
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Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
2. Marktkirche / Market Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
3. Marktkirche / Market Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
4. Marktkirche / Market Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
