Hanover makes a good base to explore the region’s historic cities, famous for quaint half-timbered houses, museums and galleries. 5 Hanover, or Hannover in German, is surrounded by a number of historic cities including Braunschweig, Celle, Göttingen, Goslar, Hamelin, Hildesheim, Lüneburg, and Wolfenbüttel. They all offer a variety of attractions, including medieval old towns, museums,…