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Encyclopedia > Grosser Garten

Grosser Garten (German Großer Garten) is a Baroque garden in Hanover, part of the royal heritage of the King of Hanover. The garden hosts regular displays of fireworks, usually in conjunction with concerts of classical music and occasionally military tattoos.


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Palais Grosser Garten (479 words)
The Palais im Grossen Garten was built for the Saxonian Elector prince Johann Georg III.According to the opinion of his contemporaries he grew up at one of the "most luxurious and glamorous courts of Europe- imposing and gallant at the same time".
In more northern climates this is not very practical- window panes were very soon added.The Palais im Grossen Garten was used for festivities whose scope exceeded the mere amusement of the court:In the baroque period the courtfest was also meant as a testimony to the refined taste, education and wealth of the ruler.
The Venusfest took place in the Grossen Garten on September 23.At 10 am the guests met at the Stadtschloss and went from there on horseback and in carriages to the Grossen Garten.
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