Brunswick Palace — Attraction in Brunswick

Stunning City Palace with a remarkable history. The old home of the Dukes of Braunschweig, the last of whom abdicated in 1918, the Schloss was destroyed twice, first by fire and then of course in the bombing raids of the Second World War. Against massive protests it was demolished in the 1960s and finally rebuilt in the 2000s to cover a shopping mall.

You can easily spot the parts that came from the original Schloss. The architecture is beautiful and the site is in the centre of the city so absolutely a must visit when in Braunschweig. There’s a small museum in the left hand wing of the palace that is free, as well as the lifts to see the Quadriga at the very top that’s also free for the time being. The entrance is just to the right of the...

In Brunswick's schlossplatz stands the stunning building known as Brunswick Palace. When I passed by this majestic monument on the route to Gaussberg Park, I must admit that it was awe-inspiring. Only when I travel to the UK do I see monuments like this.

According to what I was told, this palace was constructed sometime in the 18th century and underwent a number of renovations over its existence. I have heard that it once served as a residence for the Brunswick dukes in the 18th century.

Wonderful to pass past...

Although the frontage is a rebuilt of the old castle, inside there is a shopping mall. In a city like Braunschweig the mall is well visited, and attracts visitors from neighbouring towns and villages. The schloss (palace) is easily accessible by public transport. Other than the mall, the main attraction is the schloss museum. Although small, it is quite nice and informative. One can also climb to the roof top where the Quadriga statue is located. On the right side, there is also a...