In this nice town in the centre of the Lüneburger Heide (Lüneburg Heath) you will find the biggest ensemble of half-timbered houses in Europe. But also the Guelph's Castle and the City Hall are worth seeing. In the Church St. Marien, built in 1308, beneath the choral room you will find the prince's crypt and Queen Caroline Mathilde´s tomb. But also the synagogue which is one of the oldest preserved Jewish places of worship in Europe is worth visiting. Nice gardens and parks will draw your interest while walking through town.

Celle’s history of more than 700 years is closely linked to nobility. After having been founded in 1292 by Duke Otto the Strict, dukes, princes and the "sad queen" Caroline Mathilde of Denmark resided in this town. In 1675 the Castle Theatre was built, today the oldest constantly used baroque theatre of Germany. The Huguenots left their tracks as well in the French Garden. Further worth seeing is the Old City Hall that was given back its original diamond ashlars painting of the late 16th century in 1985. Quite outstanding amongst the 500 half-timber houses is Hoppen House which can be seen in Poststrasse street.

More information (in German): https://www.celle.de/

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