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A wonderful old town
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Graffiti
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Erfurt is calm, but a very very beautiful!
Maryimelda Says: The neo-gothic town hall of Erfurt dominates the Fischmarkt. It was built between 1870 and 1875 and replaced a gothic building which stood there previously. The Rathaus features many fine works of art by historical painters such as Eduard Kaempffer who painted the historical...
Maryimelda Says: This is not just any old Hauptbahnhof. This one has been a silent witness to one of the most significant historical events in the recent history of the city of Erfurt. The forecourt (Willy-Brandt-Platz) is named for Willi Brandt in memory of the first summit which took place...
Maryimelda Says: I did not go into the museum because I just didn't have time and I must confess, I'm not into museums too much unless they are a bit quirky, like the Criminal Museum in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber or the Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt or the Shoe Museum in Hauenstein in the...
Kraemerbruecke (Merchant's Bridge)
Maryimelda Says: This bridge is fascinating to say the least and especially attractive to the likes of me who loves quaint little shops and cafes and the like. It is a stone bridge which was built in the 14th century to replace a timber bridge which had become too small. It was widened in...
Maryimelda Says: Roland monuments are not uncommon in Germany. Anyone who has been to Bremen for instance will probably have seen the wonderful statue there and taken a photo or two to take home.These statues date back to the Middle ages and were a symbol that the town was an Imperial town...
Maryimelda Says: When you see the beautiful houses and buildings of Erfurt and how lovingly they have been restored/maintained over centuries, it is heart wrenching to see the other side of the coin. Sadly, there are some buildings in Erfurt which have suffered the ravages of time and come...
Maryimelda Says: The Haus zum Sonneborn in Grossen Arche dates back to 1536. The house has been largely reconstructed but still features the original magnificent entrance and some of the original timber frame. Still remaining today as well is a panelled room inside which houses Renaissance...
Maryimelda Says: The Kunsthalle of Erfurt (Art Hall) is housed in the Haus zum Roten Ochsen (House of the Red Oxen) which is a magnificent Renaissance building dating back to the 14th century. The facade features a number of wonderful sculptures including the sculpture of the Red Oxen shown...
Maryimelda Says: Erfurt is a city which boasts more magnificently kept homes and buildings than I could ever count. Every where you walk you will find them and they are a delight to feast your eyes on. Many of them are of course, historical for some reason or another, but all are worth the...
Maryimelda Says: Not far from Kraemerbruecke you will find the Neue Muhle (New Mill). For many centuries, Erfurt was a city with numerous water mills and Neue Muehle is one of the last ones remaining today. It is built on a block of land that has always been a location for water mills since...
Maryimelda Says: Is this a tip for a "Thing to Do"? or maybe for "Transportation". You tell me because I think that it qualifies for both categories.What is it called? It's called a Bier Bike, and when I saw it coming towards me in the street, I recall standing and watching and finally...
1 Review and 60 Opinions Sorat Hotel !!!! definitely a nice spot in a quiet corner of Erfurt, 10 minutes walking away from...
1 Review and 117 Opinions The last time I went to Erfurt was to help move, so I chose this hotel for its location. There are...
alancollins Says: If there is one thing I enjoy it’s a hot drink and cream cake in the afternoon. This is also a tradition in Germany with ‘Kaffee und Kuchen’, so as I was walking around Erfurt I found this restaurant, with plenty of cream cakes on sale. Having a sweet tooth I had to try a...
Nemorino Says: This beautiful restaurant is in the new opera house, in the front right-hand corner of the building. The name 1894 is in honor of the fact that the original Erfurt opera house, now the Old Opera, was first opened in that year.I won't tell you who I had a glass of Prosecco...
Nemorino Says: Photos:1. Hesitating at the entrance to the tunnel2. Cycling at the main station3. Another cyclist at the stationErfurt has made some good progress with its cycling infrastructure in recent years, but has also messed up in a couple of places, particularly at the main...
lonestar_philomath Says: Easy to get around by taking the Strassenbahn (street cars). If you plan to use public transportation, get the City Ticket which allows you to travel on Street cars, Busses, Metros (U-Bahn). Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AGAm Urbicher Kreuz 2099099 Erfurt
Kraemerbruecke shops: Shopping on the Merchant's Bridge
Maryimelda Says: There are so many interesting little shops on the bridge that it would be impossible for me to single one out. You can buy gifts, souvenirs, craft, art, jewellery and so it goes on. What a fabulous place to browse and to window shop if you are not looking to buy and when...
Maryimelda Says: When you first see the Anger 1 building which is very clearly marked and naturally, stands in a prominent position on the Anger Square, your first thought will probably be the same as mine. That this is an historical building which has been converted to a shopping mall.If...
lonestar_philomath Says: The Kleine Synagoge contains artifacts and pictures of the history of the Jews in this city. The Synagoge was built in 1840 in the Classic style. I don't know why the Synagoge is painted yellow. Perhaps because during WWII the identification of a Jewish person was the yellow...
elgin99 Says: On Petersberg you will see one modern monument, too. It is very interesting by art. How the artist Thomas Nikolai created and how way he seen that theme of an unknown deserter in World War. Unusually, but fascinating. The one which is not in the row...It made alot of...
Zum Breiten Herd - one of Europe's finest facades
iandsmith Says: When I was there in 2007, this building was suffering from the scaffold disease. Blanked out from the rest of the world, it promised much when it would finally be revealed in its glory. How lucky for me that I was able to return in 2008 and discover for myself just how...
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*****ERFURT***** - Erfurt is called the "Thuringian Rome". Since 1990 it is again the capital city of Thuringia. This is the largest city in region and have a population of nearly 206000 citizens. In the city there is...
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Q: I have 2 nights to stay in either Erfurt or Weimar in the middle of June, en route to Frankfurt, which one would anyone suggest...
A: Erfurt. It's got a beautiful centre, is larger than Weimar and there's lots to see. Weimar is also nice, but it's an easy trip from Erfurt and perfectly doable in a day...
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To be honest, I was looking for a place to stop between Gorlitz and Brugge that had a rail connection. Erfurt was that place. I had no idea really what to expect as I had concentrated on the other...
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The old part of Erfurt is just beautiful
I've updated one tip only, the one about the doorknocker at the cathedral. I'm not a beer drinker and my koala usually doesn't like it either, but this black beer here is just too good ! It's sweet...
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Germany's newest opera house is located in Erfurt, the capital city of Thüringen. This is the only new opera house to have been built in Germany so far in the 21st century. (The last one in the 20th...
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Erfurt is called the "Thuringian Rome". Since 1990 it is again the capital city of Thuringia. This is the largest city in region and have a population of nearly 206000 citizens. In the city there is...
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Erfurt is not only the capital city of the Free State of Thuringia but it is also the state’s largest city with a population of nearly 200000 citizens and an area of approx. 269 km². The first...
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