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Erfurt is located on the river Gera and is the capital of the German state of Thuringia. It is an old town that was mentioned already from the 8th century. Later, the city temporarily became the home of Martin Luther, who was a priest in Erfurt’s cathedral before he moved to Wittenberg. Later, Erfurt became historic when the first meeting between government leaders from the GDR and West Germany took place at the Hotel Erfurter Hof in 1970.
The old town of Erfurt, Altstadt, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Germany, and there are many sights in the cozy streets. One of the best-known is the Krämerbrücke, a bridge from 1325 built with half-timbered houses on both sides of the cobblestoned road in the middle. Immediately west of the Krämerbrücke you can see the Alte Synagoge, which like the bridge also dates from around 1300.
There are also beautiful squares in Erfurt, such as the Fischmarkt, where you can see the city’s neo-Gothic town hall from the end of the 19th century. In the square you can also see Erfurt’s Roland statue, which was erected as a symbol of the city’s freedom and independence. You can also go to the square Anger, where there are a number of shops and the art museum Angermuseum, which has various art forms in the collection.
In Erfurt you should also make a trip to Domberg, where Erfurt’s cathedral and the church Severikirche are located next to each other. The cathedral is the oldest and most important church in Erfurt, and the home of the Gloriosa bell, which is the largest surviving medieval bell of its type in the world. With a total of six towers of the two churches, they form Erfurt’s landmark as a distinct silhouette in the city’s skyline.
Halle is one of the largest cities in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. It is located on the river Saale and was historically known for a large production of salt, which fed the city’s economy. Halle later became a member of the Hanseatic League, and in the 16th century the city became one of the important places for Martin Luther’s reformation. Today, Halle is the home of the educational institution Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
Halle is a city with many sights and a beautiful old quarter. The center is the square Marktplatz, and you can e.g. see the Marktkirche from the 16th century and the unique Roter Turm, which is the city’s landmark. Roter Turm was primarily built in the 15th century as a tower for a now historic church on the site. As a detail, you can see Halle’s Roland statue at the Roter Turm, and the city’s beautiful town hall is also located on the Marktplatz.
Leipzig is a city with long and proud traditions in trade. It was here that the trade routes Via Regia and Via Imperii crossed each other, thereby connecting most of Europe through Leipzig. Trade created a wealthy city, which for a period was also one of the European strongholds for culture and education.
There are many beautiful and impressive buildings in Leipzig, where you can enjoy architecture from many eras. The city’s old town hall stands as one of Germany’s finest Renaissance buildings, and you can also see fine examples from the Baroque and later architectural styles, not least from historicism.
Kassel is an old town known from the 10th century, where the area had a fortress by the river Fulda. Kassel obtained city rights in 1189, and in the 16th century the city became the capital of the County of Hesse-Kassel. Kassel became the center of Calvinist Protestantism in Germany, and the city was fortified as a defense against Catholics. Later, it became the home of the Brothers Grimm, who collected and wrote many of their fairy tales here.
The vast majority of Kassel was destroyed during World War II and not rebuilt. Kassel is therefore today a city with a center of post-war architecture. There are, however, some individual buildings that were rebuilt, such as the Museum Fridericianum, where one of mainland Europe’s first public art museums opened in 1779. You can also see the Martinskirche church in an interesting combination of new and old architecture.
Erfurt, Germany
Overview of Erfurt
Erfurt is located on the river Gera and is the capital of the German state of Thuringia. It is an old town that was mentioned already from the 8th century. Later, the city temporarily became the home of Martin Luther, who was a priest in Erfurt’s cathedral before he moved to Wittenberg. Later, Erfurt became historic when the first meeting between government leaders from the GDR and West Germany took place at the Hotel Erfurter Hof in 1970.
The old town of Erfurt, Altstadt, is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Germany, and there are many sights in the cozy streets. One of the best-known is the Krämerbrücke, a bridge from 1325 built with half-timbered houses on both sides of the cobblestoned road in the middle. Immediately west of the Krämerbrücke you can see the Alte Synagoge, which like the bridge also dates from around 1300.
There are also beautiful squares in Erfurt, such as the Fischmarkt, where you can see the city’s neo-Gothic town hall from the end of the 19th century. In the square you can also see Erfurt’s Roland statue, which was erected as a symbol of the city’s freedom and independence. You can also go to the square Anger, where there are a number of shops and the art museum Angermuseum, which has various art forms in the collection.
About the Erfurt travel guide
Contents: Tours in the city + tours in the surrounding area
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Author: Stig Albeck
Publisher: Vamados.com
Language: English
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The Erfurt travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the German city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
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