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Colors of Thuringia - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Locals honor traditions of their ancestors. Each year indigenous people celebrate a variety of festivals, many of which are very popular among foreign travelers. Erfurt is considered the cultural center of the region; the most extensive and colorful celebrations take place in this city. Among the most unusual celebrations Krämerbrückenfest is notable; it is dedicated to the city bridge of the same name.
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The first festival was held in 1975; since then, every third weekend of June, Krämerbrücke bridge and the square located next to the cathedral become the most busy and noisy areas of Erfurt. During the festival, there is a fair right on the bridge, where you can buy amazing souvenirs and holiday treats. Various recreational activities take place next to the bridge and the Cathedral square from early morning until late at night.
The main feature of the festival is its unique medieval style. Artisans take an active part in the event; besides interesting crafts, guests of the festival have an opportunity to buy traditional clothing, as well as to learn how to make traditional souvenirs. During the holiday, vacationers are entertained by street performers and musicians; spear-running is one of the most interesting events of the holiday. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Many fans of event tourism are eager to see Erfurt on Christmas Eve, as the region literally transforms beyond recognition. According to preliminary estimates, Erfurt Christmas Market is annually visited by about 2 million foreign visitors. For more than 150 years, it has being taking place at the Cathedral Square; 200 wooden stalls are set there, each of which offers customers a unique product.
Handicrafts and local food, Christmas accessories and decorations, toys and Christmas cakes can be found there. The latest is main festive symbol of the region. According to historical data, first, muffins for Christmas have been baked in the first half of the 14th century, since then they have remained the most popular holiday treat. At Christmas time, foreign guests will be interesting to see not only the capital of the region, but other cities, as all of them have a very interesting and rich festive program.
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Unique landmarks in Thuringia and around

Oberkirche

From the series “Falling towers and buildings”
Check on the map:   Distance from Thuringia center - 42.8 km.
The unique old Oberkirche Church is located in Bad Frankenhausen, Germany. The angle of its tower is a record for the country. The tower is 56 meters high. Its spire is deviated from the vertical by 4.6 meters. The Gothic church was built in 1382. It has remained the main city church for hundreds of years since its construction. Initially, many unique relics and valuables were kept in the church. It was luxuriously decorated. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Thuringia

Halle an der Saale
Halle is known primarily as Georg Handel's hometown and secondly as a large industrial city where the salt industry prevails. Even the name of the city comes from the Celtic language as "a place rich in salt". Like any other German city, it is famous for its rich ... Open »
Kassel
Starting from 1955, Kassel has been the capital of an internationally famous exhibition dedicated to modern art – Documenta. The event is held once in five years. Originally, the exhibition took place at the art museum, but already in 1977 the event became too large ... Open »
Leipzig
Leipzig is a regular venue for one of the youngest and most unusual events - the Festival of Gothic culture, Wave-Gotik-Treffen. It is the largest event of its kind; each year it attracts thousands of fans of this widespread subculture, coming from all over the world. ... Open »
Dessau
Since the famous composer Kurt Weill was born in Dessau, it is not surprising that the city hosts a festival in his honor (Kurt Weill Fest). This happens in late February and lasts until mid-March. Given that a significant part of the composer's life was spent in ... Open »
Magdeburg
This is one of the youngest holidays that was first held in 2010. The festival is dedicated to historical traditions of the city. Its opening begins with a solemn costumed parade passing through historic streets. The most significant entertainment events take place in ... Open »
Braunschweig
Another interesting option to explore the local culture is, of course, festivals. And their number in Braunschweig is large enough to consider the city worth a visit. Without exaggeration, Schoduvel can be called the most colorful event. At the same time, it is the ... Open »
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