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Today the old city which has suffered much destruction still
offers a wealth of architectural highlights which give testimony
to its rich and colourful past such as the Cathedral, the
Monastery of Our Lady and St. John's Church. The majestic river
Elbe runs its broad course through Magdeburg. From the very
beginning, the Elbe used to dominate life in Magdeburg as an
important means of transport and source of energy.One of the
most spectacular buildings in Magdeburg is the gigantic waterway
cross with the new ship lift Magdeburg/Rothensee and the longest
canal bridge in Europe.Furtheron Magedeburg has developed to a
booming convention- and meetingplace.With its vibrant
environment and innovative ideas Magdeburg has also become a
modern metropolis on the road of progress.
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