Stendal

　　Stendal is situated in the district of Stendal, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, 125 km west of Berlin and 170 km east of Hanover. It was founded as a village in 1022, became an important fortress town in 1640, and is now home to the Magdeburg-Stendal University.

　　The Altmärkische Theater, established in 1946, is a theater focused on youth and children, frequently hosting plays, dance performances, and concerts. The Winckelmann Museum, named after the German archaeologist and art historian Winckelmann, boasts a rich collection including biographical documents, designs, charts, Greek sculptures, ancient artifacts, and since 2003, the world’s largest Trojan horse. It also features exhibitions related to the city’s history and cultural heritage. The Fire Brigade Museum primarily showcases the development of firefighting, with a collection of firefighting equipment from ancient times to the present, including both historical fire apparatus and modern fire engines.

　　Also not to be missed are the Gothic cathedral, the town hall featuring a Roland statue, medieval city gates, as well as the churches of St. Nicholas, St. Mary, St. Peter, and St. Anne.

　　Stendal Reason to visit: An elegant small town in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany Continent: Europe Country/Region: Germany Province/State: Saxony-Anhalt City: Stendal