Leibniz House, Hanover

Leibniz House was originally built as a residential home in 1499. It was given its current name after philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz lived in the building from 1698 to 1716.

The building was destroyed in 1943 during a World War II airstrike. In 1966, the First International Leibniz Congress hosted by the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Society began planning reconstruction. Unfortunately, the location had to be changed and a new building was erected next to the Historical Museum. The new and current Leibniz House was completed in 1983 using the original plans with a Renaissance architectural style.

The house is used as an event venue. It is also a popular backdrop for photographs for both locals and visitors. Of particular interest is the Oscar Winter fountain, which is often referred to as the wishing well. There is a long-held belief that wishes come true for those who turn the wrought-iron ring near the fountain's basin.