Culture of Celle. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

The Saxon town is famous because of its beautiful half-timbered houses that have preserved in the same condition from the 16th century. A walk through the central streets of Celle will be a real journey into the past, as amazing houses with beautiful facades are here at every step. A lot of money is spent to care about them; half-timbered houses are considered one of the main cultural values ​​and it is strictly prohibited to rebuild historic buildings.

The vast majority of interesting historical buildings (about five hundreds) is concentrated in the Old City. The bulk of the buildings of the area date back to the 16th - 18th centuries; it is noteworthy that during the Second World War, the territory of Celle was practically undamaged. That’s why there are hundreds of old buildings there.

The most important attraction is the Herzog Palace (Herzogschloss); its construction has begun in the 13th century. During many years, the castle was rebuilt several times and changed its designation. In the 14th century it has served as the residence of the prince and in the second half of the 18th century Danish Queen Caroline Mathilde has lived within its walls. Today the castle is of great cultural value. Its extensive grounds with a garden have been popular among local residents and tourists for many years. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Another important attraction is the Stadtkirche Sankt Marien, the age of which is more than seven hundred years. The church is a rather amazing from an architectural point of view; the construction was originally made ​​in the Gothic style. During the last renovation, one of church’s arches was rebuilt; at the same time, the building continues to look very impressive and harmonious.

One should see the building of the Old Town Hall founded back in 1292. Many centuries ago, it was located in the center of the most vibrant and scenic market square of the town. No less imposing is the beautiful building of New Town Hall; the length of this brick building is more than 180 meters. The building is constructed in neo-Gothic style; nearby is a very beautiful landscape garden. The Bomann Museum being one of the most important cultural institutions in Northern Germany is situated in Celle. The total area of ​​the exhibition is about 5500 square meters. Diverse historic and artistic exhibits are represented in its collection; its walls regularly host contemporary exhibitions.