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Due to its favorable geographic location, Magdeburg has played a strategic role in Germany's history. It was founded some 1200 years ago, and shortly after that, it became a major commercial center and military outpost. The city is placed on the banks of the Elbe river southwest of Berlin, and it is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt state.

Today, Magdeburg is a medium-sized and beautiful city, with a population of some 230,000 residents and an exceptional base for research and innovation provided by its universities and research institutes. The city is situated just 130 km from Berlin and is linked conveniently to the country's railroad network and the A 2 highway.

Magdeburg is rich in interesting sightseeing spots. There you can admire the Gothic Magdeburg Cathedral, the oldest one in Germany, the construction of which as started in 1209. The Cathedral square, where it is located, is surrounded by Baroque buildings. The Romanic Monastery of Our Lady, founded in 1015 by archbishop Gero, is now the city's art museum and concert hall. There is also the Old Market and the Town Hall, which sustained damage during World War II, but large part of them has been reconstructed. There you can also see the Magdeburg Horseman's stature.
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