Estorf is a municipality in the district of Nienburg, in

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. Within its borders lie the villages of Estorf, Leeseringen, and Nienburger Bruch.

History

The village was first mentioned in a document dated February 9th, 1096. Archaeological finds have led to the conclusion that there has been a permanent human settlement since 550 AD. :de:Estorf (Weser) During the

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(1618-1648), the residents of Estorf built barns hidden in a nearby forest to hide and protect their harvest from marauding soldiers. Some of these barns can still be visited today.

Landmarks

* Baroque church from 1696 :de:Kirche Estorf (Weser) Kirche_Estorf

References

Nienburg (district) {{Nienburg-geo-stub