Historic Town of Erfurt - Great Attractions (Erfurt, Germany)
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Take a tour of Historic Town of Erfurt in Erfurt, Germany – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The historic town of Erfurt represents a typical medieval German town, and lies in the center of the country bordered by the Steigerwald Forest.
This area has been inhabited since the prehistoric era, with the oldest human remains found here dating to around 100,000 BC.
The city's medieval center, known for its churches, bridges, and monastery, has been well-preserved.
The half timbered houses in this locale represent classic medieval German architecture.
Martin Luther obtained his theology degrees and a few years later entered the Augustinian friary of Erfurt.
Erfurt has been part of several empires, changing from Prussian to French and finally to German rule.
Magnificent medieval sites such as this unique bridge covered by over 30 residences, with a footbridge in between, attests to Erfurt's deep-rooted history.
Because of its strategic valley location Erfurt suffered limited damage during World War Two, and later became the capital of the state in which it resides.
The historic town of Erfurt represents a typical medieval German town, and lies in the center of the country bordered by the Steigerwald Forest.
This area has been inhabited since the prehistoric era, with the oldest human remains found here dating to around 100,000 BC.
The city's medieval center, known for its churches, bridges, and monastery, has been well-preserved.
The half timbered houses in this locale represent classic medieval German architecture.
Martin Luther obtained his theology degrees and a few years later entered the Augustinian friary of Erfurt.
Erfurt has been part of several empires, changing from Prussian to French and finally to German rule.
Magnificent medieval sites such as this unique bridge covered by over 30 residences, with a footbridge in between, attests to Erfurt's deep-rooted history.
Because of its strategic valley location Erfurt suffered limited damage during World War Two, and later became the capital of the state in which it resides.