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Obama, Merkel, Cameron, Renzi, Hollande in Hannover

Visit Hannover - Obama, Merkel, Cameron, Hollande, Renzi (Bild: Bundesregierung / Guido Bergmann) — David Cameron, Barack Obama, Angela Merkel, François Hollande and Matteo Renzi

Barack Obama visited the capital of Lower Saxony. Hannover also welcomed British Prime Minister David Cameron, the President of France François Hollande and the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.

Thank you for visiting us, Mr. President!

Obama in Hannover — Thank you for visiting us, Mr. President!

Besides being home to the world’s largest trade fair center, the capital of Lower Saxony offers fascinating highlights at any time of the year. Historical highlights, international trade fairs and an innovative location for business – Hannover knows how to fascinate its visitors.

Baroque garden art

The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen along with the recently rebuilt Herrenhausen Palace form Hannover’s most famous attraction and one of the most important Baroque gardens in Europe. The 17th century garden displays a dazzling array of romantic fountains, exotic plants and striking sculptures. Events such as the International Fireworks Competition and the Small Festival in the Great Garden regularly attract large numbers of visitors – very much in the tradition of a famous former resident: the universal scholar Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz.

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Hannover’s highlights

And there are plenty of other attractions that make Hannover worth the trip: historical highlights and events, shopping opportunities and a renowned cultural landscape are just some of Hannover’s impressive attractions. Take the sloping parabola lift up to the dome of the New Town Hall, where you have a splendid view over the whole city. In addition, fun-filled events such as the world’s biggest markmen's festival, the Maschsee festival in summer and the Christmas markets draw numerous visitors to Hannover.
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Mr. President at Hannover Messe

Barack Obama explored the many facets of Hannover. He joined German Chancellor Angela Merkel in opening the HANNOVER MESSE 2016. This year, the United States are the partner country at the world’s most important trade fair for industrial technology. Roughly 465 companies will present their solutions for networked industry at the world’s largest trade fair center in Hannover and meet potential business partners from all over the world.
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Global players from Hannover

Internationally acclaimed brands such as Continental and Sennheiser represent the region’s innovative drive. The close links that exist between business and scientific communities are a particular strength of the city. Hannover’s already strong position in the health sector is being strengthened by internationally renowned institutions such as Hannover Medical School and the International Neuroscience Institute.
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Garden and Event Location

Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen

Herrenhausen Gardens are Hannover’s most famous attraction and have been a striking example of grand horticultural style for more than 300 years.

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