Hanover Market Square

Marktplatz Market Square is located in Hanover, Germany. It was built in the middle of the XII century and is one of the best examples of brick architecture of the XV century. Marktplatz has long been the main square of the city. Since the middle of the XII century, representatives of all estates began to settle near it, and on the square itself there was a cheerful and brisk trade.

Over time, the size of the area has increased significantly. Some houses of merchants and artisans did not survive to this day, as they were destroyed by wars and natural disasters. The market square was also badly damaged during World War II, with most of its buildings restored from ruins.

To date, Marktplatz has a length of 250 meters and a width of 50 meters. The square is surrounded by administrative and religious buildings, its houses are decorated with friezes of glazed terracotta, as well as sculptures. The house of the scientist Leibniz is an example of secular architecture. Built in the traditions of Renaissance Gothic. The Old Town Hall is decorated with stucco friezes of family coats of arms, portraits of princes, historical paintings.