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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HamelinHamelin - Wikipedia

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   Hamelin (/ ˈhæməlɪn / HAM- (ə-)lin; German: Hameln [ˈhaːml̩n] ⓘ) is a town on the river Weser in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is the capital of the district of Hamelin-Pyrmont and has a population of roughly 57,000. Hamelin is best known for the tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

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3. www.germany.travel › en › cities-cultureHamelin: a place with a love-hate relationship with rats -...

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   Hamelin is a beautifully restored historical town with magnificent timber-framed and sandstone buildings, many of which date back to the Renaissance period. Osterstrasse and the Pferdemarkt square form the tokenistic centre.

   • Location: Lower Saxony

4. germanyfootsteps.com › things-to-do-in-hamelnThings To Do In Hameln [Full Guide] - Germany Footsteps

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   Sep 25, 2023 · Below you will find our guide to all the best attractions in Hameln to plan your ultimate trip. More popularly known as Hamelin in english-speaking countries, Hameln is more famous than most German towns thanks to the very famous tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin.

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5. www.niedersachsen-tourism.com › hamelinHamelin - niedersachsen-tourism.com

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   • Hamelin: The Pearl of The Weser Uplands
   • The Tale of The Pied Piper
   • The Legend of The Disappearing Children

   Hamelin (Hameln), the pearl of the Weser Uplands (Weserbergland) and home to the enigmatic Pied Piper, lies approximately 45 kilometres to the south-west of Hanover, the state capital. The town wows visitors at first sight with its fascinating architecture, mysterious history and scenic landscapes. Taking a stroll through the town centre is an attr...

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   Yet the stone witnesses of the past mainly tell the tale of the Pied Piper, for instance the Rattenfängerhaus (Pied Piper’s House) constructed in 1602 and featuring an inscription detailing the children’s exodus, Hamelin’s most famous historical event.

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   It is said that 130 children mysteriously disappeared from Hamelin in 1284. This is where the legend of the whimsical Pied Piper, who takes his revenge by leading the children out of the town, comes from. This unusual fellow can be found all over the town, not just in this must-see museum, as the legend of the Pied Piper is still omnipresent in Ham...

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6. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › HamelinHamelin – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Hamelin (German: Hameln) is a town in Lower Saxony, 50 km southwest of Hanover. It is the scene of the Pied Piper story (German: Rattenfänger von Hameln), about the man who expelled rats from the town by playing the pipe, and then abducted the town's children when the citizenry refused to pay him what they had agreed.

7. www.britannica.com › place › HamelnHameln | Rattenfänger, Fairy Tale, Pied Piper | Britannica

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   Hameln, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), north-central Germany. It lies along the Weser River, southwest of Hannover. Originating around the Abbey of St. Boniface, which was founded by monks from Fulda at the end of the 8th century, Hameln was a market centre dependent on the Abbey of Fulda until.

8. www.nomads-travel-guide.com › city › hamelinHamelin: The Complete Guide - Nomads Travel Guide

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   May 8, 2023 · Discover Hamelin: a charming town known for its fairy tale history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant cultural scene. Explore the top attractions in Hamelin.