Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Karl Johann Philipp Spitta

Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026

1. Karl Johann Philipp Spitta Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Karl Johann Philipp Spitta
Geb. 1. August 1801 · Gest. 28. September 1859
Dichter geistlicher Lieder
verlebte hier seine Jugendjahre
(English Translation)
Karl Johann Philipp Spitta
Born August 1, 1801 · Died September 28, 1859
The poet of religious songs spent his youth here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is August 1, 1801.

Location. 52° 22.332′ N, 9° 43.94′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is on Burgstraße just north of Pferdestraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Burgstraße 23, 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: Fachwerkhäuser der Altstadt / Half-timbered houses in the old town

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(a few steps from this marker); Geschichte des Ballhofs / History of the Ballhof (a few steps from this marker); Hier lebte Herschel Grünspan (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany (within shouting distance of this marker); Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer / Historical Museum on the Hohe Ufer (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Max Moses Heinemann (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.

Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026

2. Karl Johann Philipp Spitta Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 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. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.