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 the philosopher and engineer Otto von Guericke who invented a vacuum pump in the middle of the 17th century. Many symbolic monuments are dedicated to the great inventor. Hemispheres are considered the most original and remarkable ones. Today, colorfully painted steel hemispheres can be seen on many streets, and few tourists know about their true symbolic meaning. In 1654, the inventor conducted an interesting experiment - he made two copper hemispheres, connected them to each other, and removed the air from the ball. Trying to separate the hemispheres, they used the power of sixteen horses, but they failed to violate the integrity of the structure. Such an unusual experiment proved the existence and power of atmospheric pressure. Local residents have preserved the memory of the original experiment to this day. Exploring the monuments installed in the city often becomes an exciting adventure for tourists. Many of the monuments are artistically decorated with paintings that depict historic sights of the city, and the most original is a monument with a clock. It is a huge stone sphere with numerous dials that display time in different parts of the world. Throughout the year, many interesting holidays are held in Magdeburg. The beginning of autumn is marked by the Kaiser Otton Fest.
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