Leibnizhaus — More Than 500 Years Old

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The Leibnizhaus, built in 1499, is a Renaissance community center.

From 1676 to 1716, the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz lived and died in this house. That's why this building bears (t)his name.

Emperior Ernst August acquired the building in 1844 and preserved it from demolition. The Leibnizhaus was destroyed by bombs in 1943, and its front was reconstructed from 1981 to 1983.

It is located at Holzmarkt (wood market), near the historical museum.

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