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Leibniz'Kabinett showcases bibliophile treasures and manuscripts from the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Library in Hannover. This publication accompanies the exhibition held from June 8 to 19, 2006, in honor of the Italian National Day, supported by the Italian Consulate. Between 1600 and 1900, Italy was essential for art travelers, influencing music, visual arts, and sciences despite the Inquisition. The cultural allure of Italy greatly impacted war-torn Germany. Early travel guides, like the 1681 'Eigentliche Beschreibung der Stadt Rom,' directed visitors to Rome's significant sites. Maps indicated distances in both miles and 'Stund Raisens.' Attending the Venice Carnival was a staple of the court calendar until around 1700. Festivals and operas were replicated, Italian artists were employed, and books and artworks were imported. Libretti were written in Italian and translated for German and French audiences. The Italian composer Steffani was invited to Hanover for the 1689 opera house's inauguration, where his opera 'Henrico Leone' symbolized Hanover's aspiration to be among Europe's premier ruling houses. Leibniz, director from 1676 to 1716, discovered evidence of the Welfen family's noble lineage in Northern Italy in 1690. Following the 1714 personal union with Great Britain, political focus shifted north, yet Italy's cultural allure remains strong. The titles and texts reflect an idiosyncratic orthography and punctuation, me