Erfurt is a city in central Germany. It is the capital of the state of Thuringia.

Main attractions

Erfurt has maintained an intact medieval city centre.
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.
The Augustinerkloster is an ancient Augustinian monastery. Martin Luther had lived in the Augustinerkloster for a few years after 1505.