π©πͺ Magdeburg | Freedom Fighters by the Elbe βπ
"Sister, let's go to Magdeburg!" β and so began our spontaneous day trip to this city of quiet resilience. ποΈ Kulturhistorisches Museum Magdeburg ββββ (4/5) Let's be real β the art collection won't blow your mind. But the city history exhibit? Chef's kiss! π π This Elbe River port fought like a rebellious teenager for centuries: 13th century: Murdered their oppressive archbishop π₯ 16th century: Said "NEIN" to forced Catholicism (Ausburg Interim) βοΈ Reduced to rubble in 1631, but won their freedom πβ‘οΈβ¨ Today? A peaceful grandma hiding her warrior past. βͺ Dommuseum Ottonianum βββ¨ (2.5/5) Tiny museum, β¬5 student ticket π¬ Sweet staff though! π All about Otto the Great β but the Kulturhistorisches Museum does him better with a "Starke Frauen" (Strong Women) section shoutout to Queen Eadgyth! πΈ Dom zu Magdeburg βββ¨ (2.5/5) Germany's oldest Gothic cathedral π... but let's not compare it to Cologne, okay? π π Food Report Card: πΉπ Sawadee Thai Restaurant: Main dishes = π (Green curry fried chicken! Pad Thai!) Thai tea = π (Where's the SUGAR?!) Tom yum = π€¨ (Basically spicy tomato soup) π°π· Chigogi Korean: π¨ EMERGENCY ALERT π¨ "Fried" chicken tasted like freezer burn βοΈπ Bulgogi = Salt bomb π£ Kimchi... let's not talk about it π₯΄ Final Thoughts: π This city's history deserves a Netflix series! π Now it just chills by the Elbe like a retired warrior β perfect for a zen day trip. #GermanyTravel #HiddenHistory #MagdeburgDiaries #MuseumHoppers #ThaiFoodHunt #KoreanFoodFail #ElbeRiverVibes