
Erfurt, Capital of Thuringia, in Germany, dates back to 1700. The city's history is well-preserved in its medieval and Renaissance architecture. Besides being the capital of Thuringia, Erfurt is the largest city in the region, with the best preserved historical centre of Germany. One of the main attractions is the Krämerbrücke, the bridge of the merchants, the longest in Europe and completely covered with houses.
Other points of interest are the Domberg hill with the Mariendom and the monastery where Martin Luther lived and worked (Severikirche). Other historical sites are the citadel Petersberg - in Baroque style, the Old Town Hall, Castle Molsdorf - venue for events and concerts, the Kaisersaal - the ancient imperial hall, and the Cathedral of St. Marine.
The city is very green, with parks and gardens everywhere. The most famous is the Egapark, with expositions of plants and butterflies, and a beautiful Japanese garden.
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In Erfurt, there are very particular museums, such as the Museum of folklore and popular culture of Thuringia (Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde), considered one of the most prestigious in the country with respect to the local culture; the Museum of Natural Science (Naturkundemuseum), in the city centre, within which there is an oak tree 350 years old; the Museum of electronics (Elektro Museum) and the Augustinian monastery (Augustinerkloster) in which, thanks to guided tours, you can see the places of study, work and prayers of Martin Luther and visit a historical library with more than 60 000 volumes.
The historical centre of Erfurt is a pedestrian area: here are the main shopping streets, around the Anger square, with a succession of small shops and new and modern shopping malls. The Anger is the centre of the shopping, but there are handicraft shops located along the Krämerbrücke and Lange Brücke. On the Duomo Square there is an important food market where you can find the best products from all over Thuringia. Most hotels in Erfurt are located in the centre and along the major arteries leading to the suburbs, Krammpferstrasse, Weitergasse, Meinbergstasse.
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