Aegidien Church War Memorial
After this historic church was destroyed by World War II bombing, its blackened shell was left standing as a monument.

📜 Historic church destroyed by World War II bombing, its blackened shell stands as a monument.
🔍 Officially decreed a memorial in 1952, it commemorates lives lost in war.

Why Go

🕊️ Reflect on wartime horrors and peace
🔔 See a unique bonsho peace bell from Hiroshima
🎨 View anti-war art inside the ruins

Tips

📍 Located just south of Kröpck, Hanover's city center
🗓️ Bell rung annually on August 6, Hiroshima Day

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