About Magdeburg
Magdeburg, the capital and second largest city of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, is located on the banks of the Elbe River. The city dates back 1,200 years and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe. Magdeburg is the state’s center for science, culture, art, transportation and trade. The city is home to highly developed organizations in the field of mechanical engineering. Magdeburg, defined as a great shopping paradise in the state, also houses the oldest exhibition center of the country.
The city’s developed sectors include chemistry, steel, and textile. Eco technological research, studies, and production are among the city’s notable activities. In addition, a major German automobile company has a large factory near the city. The city is also home to the Magdeburg Water Bridge, which is one of the world’s greatest engineering wonders. The bridge is built on the Elbe River. Construction of the bridge began in 1997 and it became operational in 2003. The structure was built with environmental protection in mind. It is the longest aqueduct in the world with a length of 918 meters and width of 34 meters. With a water depth of 4.25 m large commercial ships are able to pass through.
Major tourist attractions in the city include the Magdeburg Water Bridge, the Magdeburg Cathedral, which is the oldedset Gothic cathedral in Germany, the Green Citadel of Magdeburg, Elbauenpark, the Art Museum in the Monastery of our Lady, Magdeburg Museum of Cultural History, Otto-von-Guericke-Museum, Fürstenwall, and Hasselbachplatz. The city experiences hot and temperate climates and receives considerable precipitation throughout the year. The Magdeburg-Cochstedt Airport is located 34 km southwest of the city.
