Foto: Martin Schramme

Sights of Halle at a glance

last update: 11-30-2010

Look at Halle Saale in 360 degrees
1: View from the Market Place
2: View from Market Church

George Frederic Handel (composer) - his monument at the market place Handel-monument at the market place: The composer George Frederic Handel was born and grown in Halle Saale. The monument was financed by private persons.

George Frederic Handel (composer) - his monument at the market place Handel house at the Nikolai-Street: The great european composer George Frederic Handel was born and grown there. Today it is a museum about he, other famous composer of the Halle region and a wide varity of music instruments.

Sky disc of Nebra Sky disc of Nebra (archaelogical sensation) - visit the Museum "Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte" to see the 3600 years old astronomical instrument made in the bronze age. [link]

Moritzburg - fantastical castle and art museum with pictures from the world famous painter Lyonel Feininger Moritzburg - fantastical castle and art museum with pictures from the world famous painter Lyonel Feininger.

Chocolate museum with the chocolate chamber Chocolate museum with the chocolate chamber (at the picture) made of different kinds of chocolate: The museum is a part of Germany's oldest chocolate factory "Halloren Schokoladenfabrik AG". [link]
Market Church with four towers and a single tower ("Red Tower") in the city centre Market Church with four towers and a single tower ("Red Tower") in the city centre of Halle Saale.

City house | Foto: Martin Schramme City House at the Market Place of Halle Saale.

Francke Foundation - the oldest german school town is about 300 years old Francke Foundation - the oldest german school town is about 300 years old. It was founded by August Hermann Francke.

Saline - an old salt factory remembering at the roots of Halle Saale Saline - the old salt factory remembers at the roots of Halle Saale when Halle became a rich town by selling salt.