Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Ballhofplatz
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Ballhof Square
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
1. Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square Marker
Angelegt bei der Altstadtsanierung 1939, gilt als die Keimzelle Hannovers. Hier befand sich ein herrschaftlicher Hof Heinrichs des Löwen, von dem die Gründung der Marktsiedlung Hannovers ausging.
Ballhof Square
Laid out during redevelopment of the Old Town in 1939, this site is regarded as the birthplace of Hannover. A manor belonging to Henry the Lion once stood here, providing the starting point for the foundation of Hannover’s market settlement.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 25.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 52° 22.36′ N, 9° 43.976′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ballhofplatz and Kreuzstraße on Ballhofplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ballhofpl 5, Hannover NI 30159, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Verband der Fabrikarbeiter Deutschlands / Association of Factory Workers of Germany (within shouting distance of this marker); Ballhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Geschichte des Ballhofs / History of the Ballhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Johann Philipp Spitta (within shouting distance of this marker); Fachwerkhäuser der Altstadt / Half-timbered houses in the old town (within shouting distance of this marker); Kreuzkirche / Church of the Cross (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hier lebte Herschel Grünspan (about 90 meters away); Regina Eigermann (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
2. Ballhofplatz / Ballhof Square 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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
