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Culture of Thuringia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Its not in Greece. Its in Thuringia! Fabulously beautiful scenery, spectacular medieval fortresses and castles, ancient monasteries and charming streets of the old town shrouded with amazing stories give Thuringia its special charm. Each city of the region has an amazing history featuring interesting events. The highest concentration of historic monuments is in the capital; literally all the tour programs begin with a visit to Erfurt Cathedral Square.
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Not far away is scenic Augustinerkloster built in the 13th century. Construction works were completed only in the mid-16th century; today the monastery occupies a vast territory. Everyone can enjoy its spacious halls and appreciate the rich collection of antique books and furniture. The monastery also features the incredibly beautiful Romanesque church.
Not far from the capital there is the picturesque town of Weimar that has gained the status of European Capital of Culture in 1999. The German National Theatre and the monument to Goethe and Schiller located at the entrance are among the most important symbols of the city. The old town is justifiably proud of its magnificent museums; there are 27 of them in Weimar. There are 16 unique architectural monuments in the city that are considered landmarks of world importance. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Travelers who wish to see unique medieval buildings are sure to visit the town of Eisenach, where there is the old fortress of Wartburg that is another world-scale landmark. The town of Gotha boasts the famous Friedenstein castle; it was built at an incredibly beautiful place. Dornburg is full of medieval buildings; there are several scenic castles and religious buildings on its territory.
A black hotel under the blue sky of Neuhaus Fans of excursions don’t have to call the travel agency and acquire lots of guidebooks. To admire local incomparable monuments you just have to walk through one of the cities of the region. It’s safe to say that beautiful historical buildings and cultural venues are located there at every step.
In the section below, you can get one of our excursion, activities or city discovery tours over Thuringia and surroundings. Our website offers 10-30% lower ticket prices, when compared to the offline purchase on the spot.

City tours, excursions and tickets in Thuringia and surroundings

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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Thuringia
♥   Palace 'Schloss Friedenstein' Gotha, 12.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Grand Ducal Palace' Weimar, 34.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Sondershausen Palace' Sondershausen, 40.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Heidecksburg' Rudolstadt, 47.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Schloss Elisabethenburg' Meiningen, 57.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Art galleries in Thuringia and around
♥   Art museum 'Angermuseum' Erfurt, 13.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique spots in Thuringia and near

Rhein in Flammen

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Those travellers who are attracted by spectacular pyrotechnic shows, should definitely visit the festival with the symbolic name ‘’Rhine in Flames’’. Towns and villages along the Rhine valley are the places where the firework displays take place. The festival begins in May in the small town of Bonn. Explosions of fireworks that light up the sky are the main symbols of the festival. In the daytime guests can visit interesting holiday concerts and fairs, and in the afternoon people gather on the banks of the river and look forward to the beginning of the firework spectacle which is certainly an absolute highlight. … Read further
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Excursions over cultural sights of neighbours of Thuringia

Culture guide to Thuringia. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Thuringia: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Thuringia. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
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