Located at north of Harz Mountains near Oker river. Also have population of 2.4 million peoples. In 2nd world war braunschweig was the headquarter of Germany military in this sector. And also was home of 31st infantry division. That division was responsible of Poland, Belgium, France and Russia’ occupation, but when this division was retreating from the battle of Stalin grad in Russia was badly destroyed by Russian troops.
Main Visit able sights in this city are 18th century neo gothic town hall, Half timbered houses, church of saint martin built in 11th century, and many buildings including cartoonish buildings by famous architect James rizzi.church of saint Andrew, church of saint giles, Herzog anton Ulrich museum and royal palace of braunscweig which was destroyed in ww2 but later rebuilt and opened as a museum and a shopping centre.
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