Mitte in Hannover in Region Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Wangenheimpalais
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Wangenheim Palace
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
1. Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace Marker
1852–62 Stadtresidenz der welfischen Königsfamilie. 1863–1913 von der Stadt erworben und genutzt als neues Rathaus, danach als Fürsorgeamt; im Giebel ist das städtische Wappen erhalten. Nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg zeitweise Sitz des städtischen Bauamtes. 1954–56 um einen Neubau erweitert, dient es heute als Niedersächsisches Wirtschaftsministerium.
Straßenszene, Postkarte, um 1900. Wallpromenade / Friedrichswall.
From 1852–62 the palace was the city residence of the Guelph
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Street scene, postcard, around 1900. Wallpromenade / Friedrichswall.
Erected by Landeshauptstadt Hannover. (Marker Number 38.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 52° 22.143′ N, 9° 44.09′ E. Marker is in Hannover, Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), in Region Hannover. It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Friedrichswall and Karmarsztrasse, on the right when traveling west on Friedrichswall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Friedrichswall 1, 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,
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
2. Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laveshaus / Laves Residence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rathaus der Landeshauptstadt Hannover / City Hall of the State Capital Hannover (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); St. Aegidienkirche / St. Aegidien Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); „Wir werden im Vertrauen auf dich weiter unseren Weg gehen …“ (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aus der Geschichte der St. Aegidienkirche / From the History of St. Aegidien Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Geburtshaus von Georg Heinrich Pertz / Birthplace of Georg Heinrich Pertz (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Marktkirche / Market Church (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Leibnizhaus / Leibniz House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hannover.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
3. Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace Marker
The view of the building from the south side of the street.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 8, 2026
4. Wangenheimpalais / Wangenheim Palace Marker
The view of the west end of the building.
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.
