In the streets of Celle, I came across speaking lanterns. The told me stories about the city. I found the idea exceptional. But I thought it would be even more fun to use the standard city lamp posts for this installation.
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Hoppener Haus in Celle
The Hoppener Haus saw its construction in 1532. Its name originates from the citizen Simon Hoppener. He worked as Amtschreiber (scribe) and Rentmeister (treasurer) for the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg in 16th century.
Bomann Museum in Celle
The museum for Lower Saxon ethnology and history was built in the years 1903/07 by architect Alfred Sasse in the style of historicism. First, the museum’s name was Vaterländisches Museum (National Museum). In 1928, it got the name of its founder Wilhelm Bomann. [German]
Building dating back to 1544 in Celle
A building in Celle built Anno Domini 1544. I like the special shape of the doors in each floor.
House dating back to 1534 in Celle, Germany
Celle offers the largest amount of half-timbered houses in Europe. On my walk, I came across this building dating back to 1534.
Half-timbered houses in Celle
Celle offers more than 400 half-timbered houses in the old part of the city. I show you some of the most beautiful ones on the following pages.
Schloss Celle in Celle
Celle Castle, located in the town of Celle in Lower Saxony, is a Renaissance and Baroque palace with over 700 years of history. Originally built as a fortified castle in the 13th century, it was transformed into a residence for the House of Brunswick-Lüneburg.