Sightseeing in Magdeburg - what to see. Complete travel guide
Magdeburg is an ancient city and the capital of the Saxony-Anhalt federal district. This place is situated on the bank of the river Elbe. During the times of Emperor Otto I the Benedictine monastery was built in the city, but because of this monastery the city was ambushed all the time by enemies who wanted to establish their authority. Their attempts finally brought success in spring 1631, when the imperial commander Tilly had ordered his troops to storm the city and destroy Magdeburg. Terrible destructions came upon the city during World War I. The historical center of Magdeburg laid totally in ruins. Later it was reconstructed, but only partially. However, those sights, which are precious to the city and its history, stand by now.
Magdeburg features a vast choice of restaurants, bars, pubs and cozy coffee houses. The Landhaus Hadrys restaurant is an attractive gastronomy establishment serving ethnic cuisine. There one … 
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Magdeburg is famous for its amazing historical traditions and holidays. Here, interesting symbols of national culture can be seen at every step. One of the most famous natives of the city is … Open
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Among the historical buildings that have survived in the city, it is worth noting the Tower of St. Luke. It was built in the beginning of the 13th century and was part of the complex of defensive fortifications of the city. Despite numerous battles, the tower is perfectly preserved to our days. Not so long ago it was completely reconstructed. Now, in the tower there is an interesting museum devoted to the life and scientific activity of Guericke.
The first reference of Magdeburg dates back to the 805. The great many of significant events embodied in the city landmarks and sights took place in the 12 centuries of the city history. The … Open
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The tallest wooden building in Germany, called the Millennium Tower (Jahrtausendturm) is in Magdeburg. It is located in the Elbauenpark. The height of this original building is 60 meters. The tower is completely built of wood and its construction was completed in 1999. The tower was built for the opening of the next exhibition of landscape design, which took place in the park. After the exhibition, it was decided not to disassemble the construction. Now it is used for various exhibitions and cultural events, and on the top of the visitors' tower an excellent viewing platform was built.
Magdeburg offers various entertainments fitting every fancy to its guests. The city visitors will get a chance to explore the local natural attractions and recreate in beautiful parks, walk … Open
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Magdeburg
♥ Castle 'Konradsburg' , 22.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Huysburg' , 47.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Falkenstein Castle' , 56.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Bunkenburg' , 57.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Regenstein Castle' , 58.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Magdeburg
♥ National Park 'Harz' , 85.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hainich' , 143.5 km from the center. On the map
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Sightseeing in Germany: things to see
The Brandenburg Gate is considered the main sight of Berlin, the capital of the country. The building of the Gate took place in 1788 – 1791. Nowadays, the monument is an important historic object. Once known as a “Charlie “guarding point, the monument was turned into a museum dedicated to the Cold War. The majority of ancient buildings in Berlin were destroyed during the Second World War, only a few have managed to survive till our days. These are St. Hedwig’s Cathedral, St. Nicolas Cathedral, the building of Arsenal, Marienkirche and Berlin Zoo, the biggest zoo in the world. Many historic landmarks were restored literally from ruins – the Berlin State Opera, Bellevue Palace, Reichstag, Charlottenberg Palace and Kaiser Wilhelm Kirche. There are more than a dozen of interesting museums in Berlin, the most famous of which are the Museum of Egypt, the Prussian Palace Museum, Bode Gallery, Kulturforum, Museum Island, the New National Gallery and Pergamon Museum.
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