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

Zeughaus
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Armory

 
 
Zeughaus / Armory Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
1. Zeughaus / Armory Marker
Inscription.  
Zeughaus
Erbaut unter den Herzögen
Christian Ludwig und Georg
Wilhelm in den Jahren 1643–1649.
Der nördliche Teil wurde 1886
abgerissen. Die Ostwand war
Teil der Stadtmauer

(English Translation)
Armory
Built between 1643 and 1649 under Dukes Christian Ludwig and Georg Wilhelm. The northern section was demolished in 1886. The eastern wall formed part of the city wall.
 
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 20.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
 
Location. 52° 22.326′ N, 9° 43.873′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Am Hohen Ufer and Roßmühle, on the right when traveling north on Am Hohen Ufer. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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
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Empire and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tor des Marstalls (a few steps from this marker); Hier lebte Herschel Grünspan (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); Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer / Historical Museum on the Hohe Ufer (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fachwerkhäuser der Altstadt / Half-timbered houses in the old town (about 90 meters away); Leibnizhaus / Leibniz House (about 90 meters away); Ältestes Fachwerkhaus Hannovers / Oldest half-timbered house in Hanover (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
 
Zeughaus / Armory Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
2. Zeughaus / Armory Marker
Zeughaus / Armory Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 7, 2026
3. Zeughaus / Armory 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, 3. submitted on October 27, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Nov. 1, 2026