Hanover

Hanover serves as Lower Saxony capital and major European trade fair center hosting world largest industrial trade show Hannover Messe annually. Baroque Herrenhausen Gardens represent masterpiece landscape architecture with Great Garden, Orangery, Palace Museum showcasing Hanoverian royal heritage. Expo 2000 World Exhibition legacy includes modern architecture, green spaces, cultural venues transforming city infrastructure. Maschsee artificial lake provides urban recreation, water sports, cultural events, lakeside dining. Cultural attractions encompass State Opera, theaters, museums, annual festivals. Historic old town features traditional architecture, market squares, cultural venues. Adventure Zoo ranks among Europe most innovative with themed habitats, education programs. International business culture attracts global companies, conferences, trade delegations while maintaining Lower Saxon regional identity, traditions. Green city initiatives, parks, gardens create high quality of life combining heritage with sustainability.