Rüningen () is a Stadtbezirk (borough) on the river Oker in the southern part of Braunschweig, Germany.
History
The village of Rüningen was first mentioned as Riungi in documents during the late 8th century. The village outside of Braunschweig was razed numerous times during the Middle Ages, so that during the late 14th century a fortified tower, the Rüninger Turm, was built there as part of the medieval fortifications of Braunschweig.Rüningen (in German). Retrieved on 28 July 2013. During the 17th century an inn and toll house was added to the Rüninger Turm. The tower, having lost its military importance, was slighted in 1724, although the toll house remained. The decrepit toll house was torn down at its original location and rebuilt at the Altstadtmarkt in the city centre of Braunschweig after the end of World War II. In 1974, Rüningen, until then part of the disbanded rural district of Braunschweig, was incorporated into the city of Braunschweig and became a city district.
Mill
Rüningen is home to one of the largest gristmills in Germany.700 Jahre Mühle Rüningen – „Mehl ist wie Goldstaub“ (in German). Retrieved on 28 July 2013. The mill, originally built sometime before 1312, was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times during its history.Mühle Rüningen: Unsere Geschichte (in German) . Retrieved on 28 July 2013.
Gallery
Politics The district mayor Jürgen Buchheister is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany.Stadtbezirksrat 224 Rüningen (in German) . Retrieved on 28 July 2013.
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