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Nienburg an der Weser has many beautiful, well-preserved half-timbered houses in the town.

The oldest house in Nienburg is located at Kleine Kirchstraße 2, directly next to St. Martin's Church. It was built around 1490-1500 and is part of the original development around the church.

It is said to have been a group of simple but brave citizens who joined forces and captured a flag and a tent from Tilly as trophies during a night raid. Despite his anger at this impudence, Tilly did not manage to capture the city of Nienburg. The siege was finally abandoned. This act is still remembered today at the annual Nienburger Scheibenschiessen on the first Monday after Johanni (June 24th). The "Wählige Rott" regularly participates in this major traditional festival in authentic, colorful historical costumes. A replica of the Tilly tent is also set up on the festival grounds known as the "Scheibenplatz".

In 1618, the Defenestration of Prague triggered the Thirty Years' War. The city of Nienburg remained largely spared in the first few years. However, on August 28, 1625, a strong imperial army under the command of Field Marshal Tilly stood before the walls and gates of the city. 3,000 Danes under Colonel Limbach defended the fortress of Nienburg together with the citizens. They successfully repelled all attacks by the imperial forces and even went on the counter-offensive.

The Lower Saxony Asparagus Museum in Nienburg (Weser) is dedicated entirely to asparagus, one of the region's most important agricultural products. Located in the historic 17th-century smokehouse in the Biedermeier garden of the Quaet-Faslem House, it vividly combines history, culture, and agriculture. The exhibition traces the development of asparagus cultivation from its beginnings to the present day, illustrating the complex process from the asparagus field to the plate. Historical tools, machinery, photographs, and illustrative models provide insights into the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of this "white gold." A particular focus is placed on the importance of seasonal labor and the changes brought about by modern technology and new demands on asparagus farming. The exhibition is complemented by an exceptional collection of asparagus dishes and cutlery, showcasing asparagus's long tradition in culinary culture. Interactive elements make the museum accessible and engaging for children and families. The Lower Saxony Asparagus Museum is therefore a vibrant place that reflects Nienburg's regional identity and conveys knowledge about an important part of Lower Saxony's culture.

The former manor house served as a royal post station on the Hanover-London route until 1860. It housed, among other things, the Elector's and later the Royal Hanoverian Post Office, including a postmaster's office, post station, and horse-changing station. Since its restoration in 1977, it has housed the city library. The carillon mounted on the side plays the song "The Little Nienburg Girl" several times a day.

"I am the little girl from Nienburg," also known as "Nienburg girl and Calenberg girl," is a folk song originating in Nienburg/Weser. It has been documented in songbooks since at least 1912. In the folk song, the little girl from Nienburg and the farmer from Calenberg alternately sing about their clothing. Such call-and-response songs often originated along regional borders and have folkloric significance; they are referred to as neighborly banter. The song is divided into eight verses. The song belongs to a group of humorous songs that have been handed down in many regional variations since the beginning of the 19th century. What makes the Nienburg version charming is that the girl from the small town sings in Standard German, while the farmer sings in Low German. A similar version exists in Westphalia as "the little girl from Limburg." Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ich_bin_die_kleine_Nienburgerin

Nienburg's oldest house stands at Kleine Kirchstraße 2, right next to St. Martin's Church. It was built around 1490-1500 and is part of the original development surrounding the church. Its slightly crooked appearance is not without reason, as naturally grown oak beams had to be used for economic reasons at the time, and so the inhabitants quite naturally lived on a sloping floor. This is still visible from the outside today, as the house's basic structure has been preserved. Also, almost nothing has changed in the surrounding area. The unique location next to the chancel of St. Martin's Church prevented any alterations. In and around the house, one can easily imagine oneself transported back to a time over 500 years ago. At that time, castles were being replaced by urban fortresses, and Nienburg became the strongest fortress in the Middle Weser region. It was the time of Copernicus, Columbus, Riemenschneider, Dürer, and Leonardo da Vinci, who was competing with Michelangelo in Italy and had just completed what is now the world's most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. Humanity still believed it lived on a flat surface and could only feel somewhat safe behind fortress walls. Source: https://www.pension-st-martin.de/Wie-alles-begann