Magniviertel (Magni Quarter)
One of the oldest city quarters in Braunschweig is the Magni Quarter with its centrally located Magni church square and the Magni church, founded in the 11th century. The quarter is made up of a cohesive group of half-timbered (“Fachwerk”) houses, which are home to small cafés and shops. Ackerhof 2 has the oldest Fachwerk inscription in Germany: Anno M CCCC XXX II (1432).
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This 22 metres high obelisk reminds us of the Dukes Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand and Friedrich Wilhelm.
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The Municipal Museum was founded in 1861.
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Delightful little alleys with pretty half-timbered buildings give this historical district a cosy atmosphere.
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The house with the number 1 in Gothic design was built before 1490
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The name Braunschweig (Brunesguik) was first mentioned in documents in this church.
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On this tranquil square a piece of the old Braunschweig has been preserved
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These laughing and colourful towers by the New York artist James Rizzi present themselves as an accessible building sculpture.
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Founded in the year 1754 this outstanding collection is the oldest public museum in Germany.