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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 …
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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 …
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1. Banks and state institutions get open not later than 8.30 and work till 17.30 – 18.00. The stores get open not later than 9.30, the upscale malls and department stores can be open till …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Magdeburg and surroundings
Plan your own excursion through Magdeburg: churches, museums and castles
Cathedral of Magdeburg, Magdeburg
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» The cathedral is named after Saints Catherine and Maurice. 
» There used to be a basilica here.
» After the fire of 1209, the archbishop commissioned the construction of a new cathedral. Having travelled a lot, he was aware of the popularity of Gothic and was eager to create a Gothic church too. It is now considered one of the oldest buildings of such style.
» The construction lasted for over three hundred years and was completed in 1520.
» The building stands out through its massive broken-like arches. The columns supporting them were taken from the old temple. They were once brought there by the emperor from Italy in 968.
» The figures of the Ten Virgins — five crying, the rest rejoicing — are installed in the hall. The meaning of the installation is clear for those familiar with the parable of Christ.
» The tomb of the ruler, the founder of the Roman state, is placed along the wall. Oak seats for parishioners are decorated with carved scenes from the life of Jesus.
» The face of the statue of Maurice emphasizes his African features naturally. He was the first African depicted in a European sculpture.
» The bell tower is a hundred metres tall. The belfry has 5 bells cast in the Middle Ages.
Kloster Unser Lieben Frauen, Magdeburg
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» The monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary located in the Old Town was built in 1015 as a token of gratitude to Heaven for salvation in the battle with a Slavic detachment. 
» Later a basilica with a three-aisle hall and a covered two-storey gallery were added to the main building.
» In the 12th century, the monastery passed to the Order, whose members spread the teachings of Christ in the East. An underground vaulted room used by them has been preserved since then.
» Nowadays, a museum of modern art and a concert hall used for public speaking are situated in the monastery. The fact that the works by contemporary artists found shelter in the old building attracts visitors here.
» The monastery has a library. Some publications date from the 17th century. The monks’ annals containing information on theology and natural sciences are of particular interest.
» In 2012, as part of renovation, 17 huge mirror panels were put onto one of the buildings. They were installed at different angles. The facade reflected in them creates a diverse visual experience.
» There’s the Garden of Statues on the territory of the abbey. It has 44 installations.
St.-Johannis-Kirche, Magdeburg
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» The church was erected in 1131. It is considered one of the oldest city buildings. 
» The Church of St. John survived lots of natural disasters and was damaged by humans several times. In 1451, the tower was struck by lightning. During the fire, it got burnt from the outside. In 1630, the spire was broken by a hurricane. During the Thirty Years’ War, enemy troops damaged the entrance doors and killed the priests. In 1806, French soldiers turned the hall into barracks. In January 1945, as a result of an air raid, bombs hit the church. Only the exterior facade managed to survive. But the cathedral was restored each time it was damaged.
» In June 1524, the Christian theologian Martin Luther delivered a speech on violations of the Catholic Church before a large crowd, which influenced many parishioners to convert to Protestantism. A monument to the great reformer erected in front of the house of God in 1886 reminds of those distant events.
» The church was fully restored 46 years after the Second World War.
» Nowadays, the cathedral is not used for religious purposes. Various concert events are held here now.
» The building is covered with a bright tiled roof. The picturesque roof makes the church visible from afar.
Sternbrucke, Magdeburg
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» Local residents consider the Star Bridge a city landmark and like walking across it. It connects the settlement with an island where an amusement park is located. 
» The present-day construction was erected in 2005. The opening coincided with the celebration of the 1200th anniversary of the city.
» Concrete and steel served as building materials. A distinctive feature of the bridge structure is a steel arc above the supports.
» It was constructed on the site of an old water overpass destroyed by retreating German troops in 1945, and it took three years to build it.
» The bridge changed several names: first, it was named after Ebert the politician, then after the first president of the Weimar Republic, then after Hitler, the founder of Nazi Germany.
» It was nicknamed the Star Bridge because of the metal stars adorning the tower-shaped supports.
» The bridge is 242.2 metres long, 15.25 metres wide, and 20 metres high. The structure weighs about 900 tons.
» The Treasury spent 18.7 million euros on the bridge construction.
» There used to be tram rails on the bridge, but they were removed and substituted with a bicycle and pedestrian zones. Only light vehicles can cross the bridge. Separate lanes are laid for all categories.
Pauluskirche, Magdeburg

» As the population grew, the house of worship couldn’t accommodate all parishioners. The community needed a new building. The city council acquired 1,770 square metres’ land lot.
» The construction of the church was put out to tender among architects. The budget amounted to 200,000 marks.
» The plot had a triangular edge, therefore the church tower was moved to the north side.
» The 65-metre square bell tower was crowned with an octagonal top. The facade is supported by granite columns placed along the walls. The wall panels are decorated with mosaics. The window openings have stained glass with biblical drawings. The dome and spire are covered with slate.
» The inner vault consists of wooden partitions creating a pattern. The building is Gothic in style.
» Sandstone was used for cladding.
» The capacity of the church is 900 people.
» The last renovation performed in 2002 cost 2.3 million euros. Pauluskirche is a Protestant church.
» The church is named after Paul the Apostle, one of the followers of Christ’s gospel.
» The building is surrounded by green space. Locals enjoy spending their leisure time here.