It is very pink but green!
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Have you ever heard of the famous La Pedrera or Parc Güell or Casa Batlló? I am sure you have. But have you ever heard of the Grüne Zitadelle (Green Citadel) in Magdeburg, Germany? Surprisingly, the architectural design is very similar and offers an unforgettable experience for your mind and soul!
The story behind the visit begins as so:
"One lovely year, when my little one was still way too little to suffer the air pressure during the flight, we have decided to get into the car and drive from the UK all the way to Baltics." - It is a long journey, I know... but - "We have done so before and having a baby with us in the car meant we drive while he sleeps and we do something fun when he is awake.
The journey was taking us via the A2 in Germany. That made me search for things to see nearby. And so I have discovered Magdeburg and its fantastic piece of architecture!"
Finding a place to park was very easy - you pay&display on the street close to the building. Although we did a bit of a boo-boo - we paid a fee on a day when it was free... never mind.
Ah, the Grüne Zitadelle! Where do I start?! So many corners, so many walls, so many windows and so many doors! Every angle gives you a new fascinating view to capture! It lifts up the area and adds a romantic charm! It also feels like every detail was neatly thought out. Even the nuisance such as the rubbish bins decorated in the same manner!
The building itself is relatively new. The bench in the courtyard indicates that the year of the foundation was 2004. It has been designed by the Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who has died before the plans to build went ahead. It is a little sad he never got to see his creation.1
The walk around the building takes you to witness the art of a genius! Shops and private companies, as well as the hotel and the theater, have got entrances here. As lovely as the external walk, the courtyard is spectacular and a little better catered for tourists! Here you can get a guided tour of the citadel and learn more about the story of the building. Some lovely quirky shops with souvenirs and a nice place to have a meal! And a local artist selling art is sitting in the courtyard as well! It all makes you secluded and lets your imagination run wild!
Toilets are another original feature which you could tour (use) for a small fee! And look up, there are trees and green grass on the roof, which makes sense because it is called the Green Citadel! But I am not so sure why the colour of the building was chosen to be pink... although I like it.
We did not know about the guided tours and did not think we were suited enough not to be awkward with the crying baby. So an hour and a half have summed up our visit to this magical building! And I would highly recommend a visit to the Grüne Zitadelle if you are near the Magdeburg and wish to see something unusual!
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- GRÜNE ZITADELLE. About the project[Online] Available:http://www.gruene-zitadelle.de/en/content/about-project Accessed 05 September 2018. ↩
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I would say, "Pink more than green!" lol!
But I like it pretty much especially that your face is pink as well. I guess pinkish would be much suited Rimicane?
I just googled "why color the building pink".
About 657,000,000 results (0.52 seconds).
I click on "What does the Colour pink Symbolise?"
Lastly, I click on "Why Pink And Green Is The Best Color Combination Ever"
Click to know
I am very sorry for this bla blah blah Rimicane.
I just wanted to dig on the pink color.
Anyways, I look forward on your next post. Love to see your photos!
Thank you for the research, I love it! You have done all the hard work for me! I suppose the romantic and playful are well suited here. And if the queen wears such an unusual combination of colours, then it is the best!
I wonder if changing the colour scheme would be a cool experiment here? I reckon it would be!
A pink Steemit? I don't know if @ned likes pink. I guess the color will be changed in the future. Adding pink is much better in this current color right?
This is too splendid, I mean how about the decor? The Grüne Zitadelle is obviously one of the weirdest designs of buildings I've ever seen, I mean upclose it looks like a candy and thanks to your camera, from far away it looks like a palace.
I love the fact that you covered every inch of the Grüne Zitadelle with your camera, and even the history behind it as well, the designer, the plan, the date and everything.
It's a splendid blog photography, amazing job with the shutters as well.
Thank you! I could not stop taking images because detailing here is brilliant! There are so many elements combined together, it is hysterical! Yet, it works wonderfully!
We have one of this buildings in Darmstadt, the Waldspirale! Interesting architecture!
MAgical! How come I have never heard of it? ANd it is the same architect. I have recognised the tower roof with the bonbon! Even more reasons to visit Darmstadt now!
You might never leave :)
Like a fairy tale! nicely documented :) I like the columns. Each one unique and each one colorful
Very much! So much effort put into every little detail here, it is almost scary!
Awesome photos, rimicane!
Thank you!
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Thank you very much!
Wow nice 👌@rimicane! These are really beautiful architecture pictures.
I can Imagine how much time and effort you had put into this massive post, every picture could be enlarged wonderful!
Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland.
Danke! Sometimes you wish to share your journey with the community! Well worth the efforts!
Hey @rimicane, thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures, first what I thought seeing and even not reading your post was that these are the works of Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. He is very famous in Vienna and there are a separate distrcit with his astonishing works. I was living in Vienna for few months and that place left so impactful memories that I will never forget, the buildings are famous to be absolutely un-standart shape and disign, it is like a dream of Alice in Wonderland.
Thank you for refreshing my memories and it is wonderful that other places aways from Vienna can enjoy hte masterpiece of the remarkable Artist like Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Cheers, from Art-supporting blog @art-venture
Oh, I am so happy to have reminded you of your time in Viena! Thank you! It sounds like the architect had a particular style, and I shall visit that district one day!
I was speechless seeing the Citadel for myself because the detailing was just insane. Can't wait to see Viena!
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This building is really magical. Its sad that Friedensreich Hundertwasser didn't live to see his design come to life... I love the pink painting of the building, it is what makes the building stand out and its cool how there are plants all over the building, especially the top. Seems like some of those plants have pink flowers on them (or is it just me?). I like the brick-like detailing too.
This building is just amazing!!
Thank you! I could not capture the view from the top, but it has an interesting shape, almost like a sharp eight. Maybe Friedensreich Hundertwasser is somewhere around the building and guarding it? I never saw anything else by the architect, but surely he left the best for the last!
It will be really interesting to see the building in person... Well, maybe he is (lol). He sure did leave the best for the last!!