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There are actually three gardens. the big Baroque Garden, the Berggarten and the Georgengarten.

The gardens are a heritage of the Kings of Hanover.

The Great Garden has always been one of the most distinguished botanical gardens of Europe while the Berggarten has been transformed over the years from a simple vegetable garden into its second large botanical garden with its own attractions. Both the Georgengarten and the Welfengarten have been made in the style of English gardens, and both are considered popular recreation areas for the residents of Hanover. The history of the gardens spans several centuries, and they remain a popular attraction to this day.

During summer there are many events and festivals taking place in the Great Garden.

There had also been a big palace, but that has been destroyed in the last war. Only some gardenbuildings and the gardens have survived.

Another bid attraction in the Great Garden in the Blue Grotto of the famous artist Nici de Saint Phalle.

Directions: The gardens can easily be reached by public transportation: Tram No 4 or 5 take you form Centralsation to the gardens. Get off either at Schneiderberg or at Herrenhäuser Gärten