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Erfurt

Description: City in central Germany, on the Gera River, capital of the state of Thüringen. Erfurt is located 100 km SW of Leipzig, ... more

Erfurt ... 113 km SE of Kassel and 180 km SE of Hannover. Since the Reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990, Erfurt is the main city nearest to the geographical centre of the country. It lies in the southern part of the Thuringian Basin, within the wide valley of Gera River, a tributary of the Unstrut. To the south, the city is surrounded by hills covered by woods ("Steigerwald"). Erfurt is symbolised by the two churches, the Mariendom and the Severikirche, which stand directly side by side and together form the emblem of the city. Both churches tower above the townscape and are accessible via huge open stairs. Another remarkable site is the Krämerbrücke, a bridge crossing the narrow Gera River. The bridge is covered with inhabited buildings. It was built in 1325 with a church on either bridgehead, one of which still exists.

Newest Review: ... sent me to the Krämerbrücke (Merchants’ Bridge) just to the right of the office. Erfurt is famous for its many bridges, 142 are within the city boundaries, the river Gera branches into several water courses criss-crossing through the city. The Krämerbrücke dates back to 1117, it is the only example of a bridge with houses on either side north of the Alps. As all tourists visit it, the shops ... more

... in the crooked, half-timbered houses cater for their wishes, but it’s not a cheap tourist trap, there are really nice art galleries, wine shops, cafés, workshops and shops offering Thuringian specialities. The bridge became important because it was par...more

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Erfurt: Bratwurst Break (1262 words)
by - written on 08/11/06 (Very useful, 182 readings)
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Today I want to take you with me to Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia in the east of Germany. I got off the train at Erfurt on my way to East Saxony, put my baggage into a locker and spent three hours in the city. On the square in front of the station the tourist sees the first attraction, a bratwurst stall. I’ve learnt that not all of you know what a bratwurst is (the Americans do thanks to the many German immigrants), so here is the explanation: a bratwurst is a long, thin, spicy grilled sausage, the Thuringian variety is known throughout Germany and I can tell you from my meat-eating days that it is indeed yummy. I asked in the station where the ... Read the complete review