Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche
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From the History of St. Aegidien Church
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
1. Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church Marker
Construction of a Romanesque pillared basilica began here around 1160. A Gothic hall church followed in 1347. Between 1703 and 1711, Sudfeld Vick rebuilt the tower. Georg Ludwig Laves remodeled the church’s interior between 1825 and 1827. During the terrible night of October 8–9, 1943, bombs destroyed the church, leaving only its outer walls. On October 27, 1951, the ruins were dedicated as a memorial to the victims of war and violence. The carillon sounded for the first time on April 6, 1958.
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Location. 52° 22.168′ N, 9° 44.343′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Breite Str. and Osterstraße on Breite Str.. 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 Empire and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: „Wir werden im Vertrauen auf dich weiter unseren Weg gehen …“ (a few steps from this marker); St. Aegidienkirche / St. Aegidien Church (a few steps from this marker); Krieg und Katastrophe / War and Catastrophe (within shouting distance of this marker); Laveshaus / Laves Residence (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rathaus der Landeshauptstadt Hannover / City Hall of the State Capital Hannover (about
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
2. Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
3. Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
4. Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien 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 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
