Romanesque style churches in mediaeval towns in this region of Saxony-Anhalt are a surprise and the area is beautiful. Memorials to dead German soldiers often seen on the roadsides.
Magdeburg is a major city on the River Elbe and once one of the most important cities in Medieval Europe. Otto 1 the first Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire is buried in the Cathedral. After being heavily bombed in the war the Soviets cleared much of the historic part and rebuilt the city. It is an impressive place nevertheless!
The Jugendherberge (Youth Hostel) saves the day as I am turned away from my 'fully booked' Hostel with whom my reservation was made! The language barrier is sometimes an issue in these circumstances.
Glad the jugendherberge saved the day in that circumstance! You must have enjoyed arriving at this point of the journey. Thinking of you xx
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