Autumnal Elegance at the Cathedral Square in Magdeburg

A picturesque cobblestone street leads to an imposing building covered entirely by ivy that's transitioning into autumn colors under a clear blue sky. Gothic architectural elements peek from behind the foliage while modern traffic signs indicate this is indeed within contemporary urban life. A few cars are parked along the curb as pedestrians walk leisurely through what appears to be one of Europe's historic cities.