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Dom St. Petrus - It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Osnabrück. The origins of the first church and
diocese can be traced all the way back to the great Charlemagne who founded the first church at this spot in the year 785. Wars and fires have taken their toll on the old church and so it saw a lot of changes over the centuries. The current church built in the late Romanesque style dates back to the 12th century and has a Baroque interior as a result of the changes in styles of time. - Market Square - This place is a must for every visitor. Overlooking the square is the beautiful Lutheran St Mary’s Church built in the gothic style, dating back to the 14th century.
- Rathaus Osnabruck - Finished in 1512, the Town Hall designed in the late gothic style was the location for the negotiations that would end the The Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648) that had a lasting impact on central Europe. The main hall contains 42 portraits of the envoys representing the nations at the peace congress, as well as the rulers of the time. There is a replica of the treaty as well as many prominent relics of the imperial times located here.
- Heger Tor - Passing through the pedestrian zone flanked by gorgeous 15th century half-timbered and sandstone houses, we approach the portal, a war memorial dedicated to the soldier that fought at the battle of Waterloo.
- Felix Nussbaum Haus - Have a view towards the Felix-Nussbaum- House with its unusual modern architecture, and next to it is the Museum of Culture.
- Schlossgarten Osnabrück - The garden of the palace is where you will also find the City Palace. This grand building used to be the residence of the protestant bishop and is now used as an administration building for the city’s university. Built in the Baroque style, it serves as the residence for many bishops and princes. This palace was the birthplace of King George I. of England, a german prince on the english throne who would continue to carry on the tradition of german monarchs ruling the British Empire right up to Queen Victoria.
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Welcome to Osnabrück, often referred to as the ‘City of Peace’. In about 780, King Charlemagne of the Franks constructed a stone church along the banks of Hase River, which would later become the heart of present-day Osnabrück. It’s recognized as the location where, the ‘Peace of Westphalia’, a collection of treaties that put an end to the Thirty Years War, were signed. The declaration of peace in October 1648 from the city hall marked a historical turning point. Nestled in the midst of a UNESCO Geo Park, with a sprawling area of 1.220 square kilometers, it’s a treasure trove for nature enthusiasts who enjoy cycling and hiking. Feast your eyes on the pedestrian-only area bordered by stunning 15th-century half-timbered and sandstone buildings, crowned by a memorial commemorating those who served in the Waterloo battle. The city palace is the birthplace of King George I of England. Literature and art aficionados may appreciate Osnabrück for its ties to native sons, Erich Maria Remarque and Felix Nussbaum.
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