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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Halle (Saale)

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Halle (Saale), Germany

Updated April 27, 2023

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Nebra Sky Disc

The 3,600-year-old archeological sensation is considered to be the oldest representation of the cosmos.

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Museum of Livestock Science

A beautiful old horse stable hosts one of the largest collections of domestic animal skeletons and taxidermy.
Some wet specimens in the cupboard

Halle (Saale), Germany

Francke Foundation Cabinet of Curiosities (Wunderkammer)

This is part of the Francke Foundation Museum, a curiosity cabinet filled with different scientific and natural wonders.

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Anton Wilhelm Amo Monument

The monument honors the first (and for a long time, only) African-born philosopher to teach at a German university.
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Gustav II Adolf's Place of Death

A monument to the "father of modern warfare" Gustav II Adolf.
17 miles from Halle (Saale)
Museum in der “Runden Ecke”

Leipzig, Germany

Museum in der "Runden Ecke"

This small exhibition displays equipment and artifacts once belonging to the feared Stasi secret police.
20 miles from Halle (Saale)
The Spoon Family sign illuminated at night.

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Löffelfamilie (Spoon Family)

One of the most iconic neon ads of former East Germany.
21 miles from Halle (Saale)
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