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Culture of Erfurt. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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 half-timbered houses and Renaissance buildings. Erfurt offers a lot of interesting places to its visitors. There are 36 ancient churches and 15 monasteries alone in the city.
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. … 
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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 … Open
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Old University and lots of other historical buildings located along Michaelisstrasse street turn it into a landmark itself. Another attraction is the Krämerbrucke Bridge over Gera River built early in 14th century; it is one of the longest populated bridges in Europe. There are 32 houses on it and Ägidienkirche church that has been open for few centuries already. The Wartburg Castle is one of many historical places located around the city. Thus, Erfurt is sure to please funs of excursions. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Erfurt and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Erfurt
♥ Palace 'Grand Ducal Palace' Weimar, 21.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Schloss Friedenstein' Gotha, 22.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Heidecksburg' Rudolstadt, 35.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Sondershausen Palace' Sondershausen, 45.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Palace 'Schloss Elisabethenburg' Meiningen, 62.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Erfurt and around
♥ Art museum 'Angermuseum' Erfurt, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Erfurt and near
Rhein in Flammen
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Check on the map: Distance from Erfurt center - 68.6 km.
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 Distance from Erfurt center - 68.6 km.
Gozec Circle
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Check on the map: Distance from Erfurt center - 64.2 km.
In Germany on the territory of Gozec commune was found an unusual Neolithic building named Gozec circle. It is a complex of deep concentric form ditches, alternately with palisade 75 meters rings. In the palisade rings, we can see several gates. Actually, this part was reconstructed. …
Read further Distance from Erfurt center - 64.2 km.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Erfurt
Landmarks of culture on Erfurt map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Erfurt. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Erfurt: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Erfurt. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
