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Celle is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, and the capital of the district of Celle. It lies on the Aller River, about 40 kilometers northeast of Hanover, and is known for a well-preserved historic town center.

Historically, Celle developed as a residence of the Welf dynasty in the Middle Ages and later became

Key landmarks include Celle Castle (Schloss Celle), a former ducal residence that sits near the town center,

Celle hosts cultural events such as the annual Celler Zwiebelmarkt, one of northern Germany's largest onion

the
seat
of
the
Principality
of
Celle,
part
of
the
larger
Duchy
of
Brunswick-Lüneburg.
The
town
retains
a
substantial
medieval
and
early
modern
architectural
heritage,
including
a
largely
intact
town
wall
and
numerous
timber-framed
houses.
and
the
surrounding
park.
The
Old
Town
features
churches
such
as
St.
Marien
and
the
town's
museums,
including
the
Bomann
Museum,
which
covers
regional
history
and
culture.
markets,
drawing
visitors
from
across
the
region.
The
town
is
connected
by
road
and
rail
to
nearby
cities,
with
services
to
Hanover,
Hamburg,
and
Lüneburg,
and
serves
as
a
regional
center
for
administration,
services,
and
tourism.