Villa Seligmann, Jewish cultural center in Mitte, Hannover, Germany
Villa Seligmann is a two-story sandstone building with neo-baroque elements, distinguished by a high mansard roof and an ornamental fountain with five columns at the semicircular driveway. The garden was designed by Julius Trip and adds to the impression of this refined estate.
Architect Hermann Schaedtler designed this residence in 1906 for Siegmund Seligmann, a director of Continental AG. The building survived World War II bombings unscathed and underwent several changes in use before becoming what it is today.
The building houses the European Center for Jewish Music, which presents concerts, exhibitions, and lectures about Jewish musical traditions. Visitors can experience events here that promote cultural exchange and connection between different communities.
The building is located at Hohenzollernstrasse 39 and can be visited through guided tours that show the restored rooms. A visit also provides access to the media library and the estate's garden.
The building once served as Wehrmacht offices before being transformed into a center dedicated to preserving Jewish musical traditions. This transformation connects the complex history of the site with a commitment to cultural healing and remembrance.
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