For your teen language trip to Germany, LEC offers you the opportunity to stay in cities such as Wolfsburg and Hildesheim, located just a few kilometers from the legendary city of Hanover. It is to this city that our organization has chosen to dedicate its Did you know of the day.
Hanover, the capital of the state of Lower Saxony
Hanovre (à appeler Hannover lors de son voyage linguistique ado en Allemagne) appartient au Land de Basse-Saxe (ou Niedersachsen dans la langue de Goethe). Mais la ville se détache des Brunswick, Oldenbourg et autres Göttingen par son statut très particulier : elle est en effet la capitale de ce Land, deuxième région la plus vaste du pays après la Bavière. En 2013, Hanovre abritait 514 137 âmes, chiffre qui la hisserait parmi les trois villes les plus peuplées de France, si on la trouvait de notre côté du Rhin.
A picturesque town
This city, which joined the Hanseatic League in 1386 and became a princely residence in 1636, captivates tourists and locals alike with its wealth of sights and attractions. A green city, it draws nature lovers and those who appreciate pastoral settings, particularly thanks to its Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, where statues of the finest taste rival the most exquisite fountains.
Other must-see sites during your visit to Hanover
While visiting Hanover, be sure to check out the 15th-century Old Town Hall, as well as the Marktkirche, a church dating back to the 14th century. Fans of modern architecture won’t be disappointed either, as the New Town Hall and the Gehry Tower offer a truly striking sight. Finally, let’s mention the Hanover Opera House, built in the late classical style, as well as the city’s many museums, such as the must-see Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum Hannover.