Niki de Saint Phalle, Contemporary sculpture in Hannover, Germany.
This monumental artwork by Niki de Saint Phalle consists of three colorful sculptures exceeding five meters in height, crafted from fiberglass and polyester paint positioned along the Leine River near the city center.
Commissioned in 1974 as part of city director Martin Neuffer's three-year Street Art Experiment program designed to modernize Hannover by introducing contemporary artworks into the urban landscape and promoting cultural vibrancy.
The three voluptuous female figures represent celebration of the feminine form and empowerment, embodying the artist's feminist ideals through joyful postures and vibrant colors that challenged conventional artistic norms of the era.
The sculptures are freely accessible year-round near the Marstallbrücke along Leibnizufer, and can be particularly enjoyed during weekend flea markets that take place in the surrounding area, blending art with local commerce.
Local residents adopted the names Sophie, Caroline, and Charlotte for the three sculptures, suggested by Michael Gehrke in reference to important historical figures from Hannover, creating a personal connection between the art and community.
Location: Hannover
Address: Leibnizufer, 30159 Hannover, Germany
Website: https://visit-hannover.com/Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten-Stadttouren/Sehensw%C3%BCrdigkeiten/Nanas/Nanas
GPS coordinates: 52.37222,9.73004
Latest update: September 4, 2025 14:09
Hanover offers a wide range of sights that reflect the history, culture, and architecture of the capital of Lower Saxony. The city is home to several important museums, including the State Museum with collections on art and natural history, and the Sprengel Museum for modern art. Historic buildings such as the New Town Hall with its large dome and the medieval Market Church shape the cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens rank among the most important Baroque garden complexes in Europe and extend over a large area in the northern part of the city. The Maschsee, an artificial lake created in the 1930s, serves as a recreational area. Other attractions include the reconstructed Leibniz House, the Aegidien Church as a war memorial, and the historic Red Thread that guides visitors to the main points of the Old Town.
Leinewelle
126 m
Beginenturm
105 m
Hanover Historical Museum
157 m
Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis
156 m
Flohmarkt
75 m
Landeskirchenamt Hannover
147 m
Burg Lauenrode
100 m
Burgstraße 12
119 m
Leibnizufer (Hannover)
59 m
Mews Gate
88 m
Fürstenhof
107 m
Horse well (Hannover)
76 m
Martin-Neuffer-Brücke
99 m
Sommerbrücke
90 m
Klostergang
154 m
Heilsarmee-Kirche Hannover
137 m
Stadttafel Herschel Grünspan
129 m
Umschauende
128 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Samuel Chmielewski
123 m
Stadttafel Fürstenhof
105 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Chana Kraushaar
124 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Klara Kraushaar
124 m
Man with Horse
70 m
Stadttafel Tor des Marstalls
86 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Chana Chmielewski
123 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Paula Chmielewski
123 m
Stolperstein dedicated to Erna Kraushaar
124 m
Stadttafel Fachwerkhäuser Burgstraße
126 mReviews
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