After every visit to a lovely German city, I always think to myself, "Wow, that was the best ever!" Until of course I go somewhere else, and think, "Wow, no, Magdeburg was the best ever." There is too much to write about so I´m referring you to the information on the attached Wikipedia link.
Cathedral of Magdeburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The splendid woodcarvings on the pews and misericords can be seen in the background. When we were visiting a small men´s choir arrived, and started singing German songs near Otto´s tomb and the high altar. They sounded so lovely, and I burst into tears of course!
Friedensreich Hundertwasser - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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We sat here in a little cafe and enjoyed a drink. The ceramic clad columns that support the building were all different, no two were alike. How Spanish and Moorish it looks.
Debris and huge tree trunks can be seen amongst the grass and reeds, left behind by the recent flooding. The flood came over this wall, but did not reach the inner city, although the railway station was underwater for a time.
I was surprised at the strength and speed of the flow on the Elbe. A trip boat can be seen on the river, and went past speedily to the left with the flow. It was a different matter coming back, when it struggled against the flow to make headway. Later a very powerful marine engine unit chugged past pushing two huge barges, and making very slow progress. Engine failure on that flow would cause serious problems, especially if swept against the bridge supports.
During the recent flooding, the water rose to the first step on this terrace in front of a restaurant, where we enjoyed drinks and a light supper.
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