The Ducal Castle and its History
The Ducal Castle dates back to a castle construction from the 13th century which was re-constructed in the 14th century as a royal seat, and was expanded in 1670 in the baroque style according to French-Italian influences. The Dukes of Braunschweig and Lüneburg resided here for more than five centuries. Alliances of relatives were traditional between the royal houses of England and Denmark. After the Napoleonic wars of liberation, Hanover became a kingdom, and Celle was appointed as the second residence of the kings of Hanover.
A round of the Celle castle will lead you, room for room, through the centuries. The state rooms of the last ducal couple to reside here show furniture and paintings primarily from the 18th century. The resplendent castle chapel is a sight to see; it is the only early Protestant court chapel north of the Alps with completely preserved furnishings from the Renaissance.
