Many beautiful sculptures are scattered throughout the capital of Saxony-Anhalt. You can see monuments to prominent people (Martin Luther, August Wilhelm Francke, Otto von Guericke), as well as sculptural compositions based on interesting ideas (Magdeburger Roland, Drei Varianten, Wir sind das Volk). The Monument der Voelkerfreundschaft (commonly known as “Schraube”, or Screw in English) featuring an unusual construction is dedicated to the integration and friendship of peoples. In the city, you can also find several beautiful fountains (Faunenbrunnen, Springbrunnen, as well as Fischbrunnen).
One of the most important historic structures is Palais am Fürstenwall. The present palace dates back to 1893 but was built on the site of an older fortification. With all its appearance, the palace was supposed to resemble an Italian palazzo. Given this, the building was designed in the traditional Renaissance style. After World War II, it housed the US military headquarters, then Magdeburg Radio, and today's building is the official residence of the Prime Minister of the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Another structure interesting from a historical point of view is Schiffsmühle am Petriförder, a copy of the existing mill dating back to 1874. In fact, the construction was erected in 1999.
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