Many people compare Erfurt with beautiful and unique Prague. Probably, this comes from the same fabulous unpredictability that this city is famous for. It is hard to imagine what you will see as you make a step. Narrow medieval streets of the city with buildings that almost connect above your head, large number of churches, quaint and very harmonious interweaving of eras – you will find here all these and even more. The time itself flows here thoughtfully and calmly as the Gera River that crosses the city.
The history of Erfurt extends back over 1,500 years. The central area of the city is the most valuable treasure. A lot of historical buildings have survived there until today, including … Open
Main tourist activities are walking along colorful city streets and sightseeing of historical landmarks. There are also several shopping places in Erfurt. Krämerbrücke houses lots of … Open
Another impressive Gothic monument is the Church of St. Sever. It was built in the 12th century and is located near the cathedral church. Both religious monuments are often considered as a single complex. The church served as a monastery. After hundreds of years, its strict building with a tiled roof has remained almost unchangeable.
1.You can easily go from Erfurt to nearby towns. High-speed train will get you to Berlin, Frankfurt, Dresden and Dusseldorf in just 2 or 3 hours. Train tickets cost about 45 euros. 2. … Open
In Erfurt, there is the oldest synagogue in Europe that was founded at the beginning of the 12th century. The historical building of the synagogue is one of the few in the city that has been preserved almost in its original form. Nowadays, the building serves as a museum dedicated to Jewish culture. Absolutely everyone can visit it.
Erfurt is the real boon for fans of German food. There are countless restaurants and small stands offering famous German sausages, Bratwurst. It's not widely known that world's famous … Open
Near the Cathedral Square, there is the Museum of Natural History opened in 1922. The museum collection has been replenished for almost a hundred years. It includes over 350 000 insect specimens. The museum has left most of its unique values in the period of the Second World War. It has been occupying the present building since 1955.