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A symbol of the epiphany that won't make anyone uncomfortable

Hanover, Germany

Marktkirche

Striking occult iconography on a medieval German church.

52.3717, 9.7353

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The Liebniz Calculator.

Hanover, Germany

Leibniz's Stepped Reckoner

An extraordinary mechanical calculator designed by the mathematician and philosopher Gottfried Leibniz.

52.3653, 9.7312

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Thousand-Year Rose

Hildesheim, Germany

The Thousand-Year Rose

The world's oldest rose is so tough it survived being bombed in World War II.

52.1483, 9.9465

18 MILEs FROM Hanover

Glockenspiel of Hameln

Hamelin, Germany

Glockenspiel of Hameln

The real life town from the Pied Piper of Hamelin has a mechanical puppet show that retells the famous story many times a day.

52.1047, 9.3570

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24 MILEs FROM Hanover

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Behind the Hidden Doors of Berlin

Sep 1—Sep 5, 2018

Delve into the complex history, vibrant art, and hidden corners of Berlin on this unique tour that takes you through the city's three major time periods.

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