In 968, Emperor Otto the Grate established an new archbishopric in Magdeburg,and archeologists have since discovered spectacular artefacts. The Ottonianum Cathedral Museum presents three major topics connected to the Middle Ages of Europe: Emperor Otto the Graet with his Queen Edith, the Archbishopric of Magdeburg and unique archeological finds, including an original lead sarcophagus and intricately embroidered archbishops shoes.
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Elbauen Park and the Millennium Tower
Magdeburg's Elbauen Park is a particularly special destination for visitors, with state-of-the-art landscaping covering some 100 hectares.
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The Cathedral of St. Mauritius and St. Katharine
Magdeburg Cathedral is the city's most famous landmark: the first Gothic cathedral to be built in Germany and still one of the biggest churches in the country.
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Magdeburg Water Bridge
Rothensee lock, the longest canal bridge in Europe across the river Elbe (918m), and the double lock near Hohenwarthe all form part of a gargantuan river traffic project in the heart of the countryside.
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