Sightseeing in Erfurt - what to see. Complete travel guide
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 … 
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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
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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
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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
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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. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Erfurt and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Erfurt
♥ Shopping area ' Anger' Erfurt, 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Erfurt
♥ Castle 'Schloss Belvedere' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Burg Blankenburg' , 39.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rudelsburg' , 50 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Schloss Elisabethenburg' , 62.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mansfeld Castle' , 75.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Erfurt
♥ National Park 'Hainich' , 43.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Harz' , 96.3 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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Sights around Erfurt from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Rhein in Flammen
From the series “Most Enchanting and Vibrant Festivals”
Check on the map: Distance from Erfurt center - 68.6 km.
The Bengal Lights’ Night is a very symbolic event which is accompanied by a flotilla of the decorated and illuminated riverboats. It usually starts in Linz and goes to the town of Bonn. Everyone can reserve a place on one of the boats and enjoy a romantic cruise. Each ship offers its guests a unique entertainment program. Traditionally, the festival begins in early May and ends only in September and gradually turns into a series of no less interesting and unique traditional wine festivals. …
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.
This fact tells us that such complexes were used as a local sun observatory. The Gozec circle with the similar constructions was built approximately at the time of Neolith. More than that, there were found several interesting concurrent artefacts. Near the ditches were found places of fires and parts of human’s and animal’s bones. One of the latest findings was a headless human skeleton. Thereby that this place was connected with bloody oblations. …
Read further Distance from Erfurt center - 64.2 km.
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