The young federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, with its capital Magdeburg, has only existed in its current form since 1990, but its cities and landscapes reflect over 1000 years of exquisite art and cultural history. The range includes prestigious Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals, historically significant castles and fortresses from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as the romantic landscape parks of the 19th century; not to mention the groundbreaking architecture of the modern era. This is also recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which has included numerous sites from Saxony-Anhalt in the World Heritage list. Thus, the authors guide their readers on a journey through Saxony-Anhalt, exploring the beautiful old town of Quedlinburg with its historic half-timbered houses, the Naumburg Cathedral with its unique collection of sculptures, the choir screen, and the donor figures.