Leibniz House

Leibnizhaus gehörte zu den ältesten und schönsten Häuser des alten Hannover. Bekannt ist es auch dadurch, dass der Philosoph Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz hier lebte und starb. Im Krieg wurde das Gebäude zerstört und nach dem Krieg mit originalgetreuer Fassade rekonstruiert. Heute wird das Haus als Gäste- und Veranstaltungshaus der hannoverschen Hochschulen genutzt.

Leibniz House was originally built as a residential home in 1499. It was given its current name after philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz lived in the building from 1698 to 1716.

The building was destroyed in 1943 during a World War II airstrike. In 1966, the First International Leibniz Congress hosted by the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Society began planning reconstruction. Unfortunately, the location had to be changed and a new building was erected next to the Historical Museum. The new and current Leibniz House was completed in 1983 using the original plans with a Renaissance architectural style.

The house is used as an event venue. It is also a popular backdrop for photographs for both locals and visitors. Of particular interest is the Oscar Winter fountain, which is often referred to as the wishing well. There is a long-held belief that wishes come true for those who turn the wrought-iron ring near the fountain's basin.

Beautiful

Very beautiful Renaissance style building, located on Holzmarkt - nice historical area in Hannover.
Originally it was a house where Leibniz lived, but that building was destroyed during the World War II. Current version was re-build in 1980-s. Interesting fact that originally it was located on another place.

Expected little bit more

Beautiful place

Closer to Leibnizuhas.

Nice building restored in its original style. Ideal location for conferences or meetings.