Leibniz House — Local services in Hanover

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...

Leibnizhaus am Holzmarkt at the heart of Hannover City, Niedersachsen, Germany is a guest house of higher education institutions in Hannover and a venue for conferences and exhibtions. It is a reconstruction of the original building where the famous German prominent figure Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz lived centuries ago, some distance from the present location. I lived here for more than four years (1996-2000). A great place to stay at, with many apartments (with private bathrooms) and a limited number of single rooms, all in three blocks. Two of the blocks are equipped with...

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...