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Petersberg Citadel (German: Zitadelle Petersberg) in Erfurt, central Germany, is one of the largest and best-preserved town fortresses in Europe. The citadel was built on Petersberg hill, in the north-western part of the old town centre from 1665, when Erfurt was governed by the Electorate of Mainz.
This is one of the biggest and best preserved baroque fortifications in a European city centre. The Petersberg Citadel represents the architectural mastry of fortress construction in the period from the 17th to the 19th century. Extensive, detailed restoration work has been underway since 1990.
Up to the only largely preserved Baroque city fortress in Central Europe. The Petersberg Citadel rises above Erfurt's old town - laid out in a star shape, it was considered the most modern fortification of the time and impregnable.
- The panoramic path. From the bird's eye view, you can see how the path winds its way up the Petersberg in many hairpin bends. If you like, take the straight course with many steps! ©
- The visitor center. Sun, clouds and the sky over Erfurt are reflected in the façade of the modern visitor center on Petersberg © Stadtverwaltung Erfurt.
- The permanent exhibition in the Kommandantenhaus. Right at the beginning of the exhibition you meet different protagonists from different eras in the Kommandantenhaus © Stadtverwaltung Erfurt.
- The mysterious listening passages. A guided tour through the historic listening passages is a fascinating pleasure! © Erfurt Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, Photo Barbara Neumann.
Petersberg Citadel in Erfurt, central Germany, is one of the largest and best-preserved town fortresses in Europe. The citadel was built on Petersberg hill, in the north-western part of the old town centre from 1665, when Erfurt was governed by the Electorate of Mainz.
The Archbishop of Mainz orders the construction of the citadel after he subjugates the city of Erfurt. The first construction phase in the new Italian style is shaped by Antonio Petrini, architect to the court of the Elector of Mainz.
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Zitadelle Petersberg. Situated on the Petersberg hill northwest of Domplatz, this 36-hectare citadel ranks among Europe’s largest and best-preserved baroque fortresses.
