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700 years city history is alive in Celle. The closed historic town centre contains more than 500 half timbered houses from the 16th 17th and 18th century. Incomparable sights are present from the times Celle was ducal residence: The duke’s castle which’s building began in 1292, the castle’s chapel from 1470 with an unique equipment from times before reformation started and the oldest still running baroque theatre of Germany.

Celle is the city in which tradition and open-mindedness for new ideas established an own culture. The harmonic of generously formed snug inner courts, places and facades side by side show as time ran by and is still very fascinating.

Typical for this city are hospitality and charming hotels. The cafés are very homely, the wine cellars cosy and the restaurants offer international and regional specialties; Life is pulsating in the harmony of a traditional framework city. There is a lot to notice and experience in the city with its 72.000 inhabitants.

Bomann-Museum

The "Bomann-Museum Celle“ belongs to the most important museums of northern Germany. It its the third largest museum in Niedersachsen with approx. 5500 square metre of exhibition area. Its collection fields are the folklore of Niedersachsen, its state history and the history of Celle. Special exhibitions such as modern art or cultural history also regularly take place.

Celle Stallion Parade

The Celle Stallion Parade equestrian event traditionally takes place on the last two weekends in September and the first weekend in October. The most beautiful stallions are put through their paces in a three hour programme on the parade square, which is surrounded by historic buildings and ancient trees. All the stallions of the Niedersachsen State Stud (currently numbering around 200) are presented, either led by hand, ridden or pulling historic carriages.

• More information on Celle Stallion Parade

Lucky horseshoe on Stechbahn square

The generous, modern square by the Stadtkirche was previously known as the “Steckelbahn”and in mediaeval times was used as to stage knights’ tournaments. Duke Otto the Magnanimous is said to have been fatally wounded during a tournament here in 1471. A horseshoe set into the cobbles in front of what is now the Löwenapotheke serves as a reminder of this event. Touching the horseshoe is supposed to bring luck.

Attractions

Discover incomparable attractions from the courtly period and a lively art and cultural scene.

• Royal museum in the Guelph Schloss
• Baroque theatre in the Guelph Schloss
• Historic city centre with more than 500 magnificent halftimbered houses
• Bomann museum – folklore, state history and town history collections, exhibitions on pre- and ancient history of the region.
• Celle art gallery with the Robert Simon collection and the world’s first 24 hour art gallery
• German embroidery pattern museum
• The Niedersachsen state stud with the famous Hengstparade horse show in the autumn
• French Garden with bee garden
• Medicinal plant garden with Café “KräuThaer”
• Wichmann orchid growers

360° panoramas: experience Celle interactively!

Celle - a town that has a great deal to offer. Take a moment to make an interactive visit to one of the following sights: Celle Castle, Museum, the "Altes Rathaus" (Old Town Hall), half-timbered houses. Java/JavaScript will have to be activated in your browser for this purpose.

• 360°-Panorama

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