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Erfurt (German pronunciation: [ˈɛʁfʊʁt] ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of the Central German state of Thuringia.It lies in the wide valley of the River Gera, in the southern part of the Thuringian Basin, north of the Thuringian Forest, and in the middle of a line of the six largest Thuringian cities (Thüringer Städtekette), stretching from Eisenach in the west, via Gotha, Erfurt ...
Visit Erfurt. The Krämerbrücke is the oldest secular building in Erfurt and is one of the city's best-known landmarks with a closed bridge development on both sides with half-timbered houses. It is the longest bridge in Europe that is continuously covered with houses. The pedestrian bridge spans the Gera, known here as "Breitstrom", and ...
Location and travel information. Outstanding transport connections mean that Erfurt is within a few hours' reach of most places by car, rail or air. Presentation of the tourism services on offer from the City of Erfurt with accommodation, guided tours, all-inclusive breaks in Erfurt and much more.
- Krämerbrücke (Merchants’ Bridge) An enchanting slice of Medieval history, the Krämerbrücke is a bridge lined with half-timbered houses crossing a branch of the River Gera.
- Erfurt Cathedral. On the brow of a hill stands Erfurt’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, built mostly during the 1300s and 1400s. There has been a religious building in this place since 742 when St Boniface founded a church.
- Domplatz. The largest square in the city is the grand 3.5-hectare plaza below the cathedral. In the morning from Monday to Saturday there’s a market selling fruit and vegetables, sausages, eggs, honey, cheese and exotic delicacies: The square’s market tradition could be as old as the 8th or 9th century.
- Zitadelle Petersberg. Taking up 12 hectares right on the Petersberg hill in the centre of Erfurt is the largest and best preserved Baroque city fortress in Central Europe.
Erfurt wows visitors with its Medieval charm and rich history combined with a lust for life and a warm welcome. Situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, the capital of Thuringia has always been a meeting place and home of important intellectuals and a magnet for visitors from around the world. Erfurt was once lauded as the City of ...
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A "picture book of German history". This is how the German writer Arnold Zweig once described Erfurt's charming old quarter, which has preserved much of its original medieval structure. Locals and visitors alike find themselves captivated by this jumble of atmospheric alleys and squares, brimming with charm, ambience and a unique mediterranean ...
With over 200,000 inhabitants today, Erfurt was an important trading town during the Middle Ages, and has many beautiful old buildings and parks. Its university was one of the oldest in Germany, before it shut down early in the 19th century, but a refounded incarnation dating to just after reunification claims the old and august tradition.
