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Erfurt Overview
The earliest documentation for Erfurt is dated 742 when it was Known as Erphesfurt. By the Middle Ages it was a well known market town It was an important trading town. It was one of five local towns along the Gera River in Thuringian who specialised in producing and selling flora and the seeds of flora. It was fairly affluent and in 1392 it opened its own university. In 1803 Erfurt became part of Prussia and the university closed 13 years later.
In 1944 when the city was occupied by the Soviets. A year later at the end of WW2 Erfurt fell into the zone of Germany occupied by the Russians and part of the German Democratic Republic. Durng this time it was designated the capital of the restablished Thuringia State. More
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Famous People And The City Of Erfurt
Between 1505 and 1511 Martin Luther studied as a monk at the University of Erfurt. He recieved a bachelor's and master's degrees. Erfurt is the birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach's father Johann Ambrosius Bach. His parents were married in a small church in Erfurt that still exists on the main square. Sociologist and writer Max Weber was born here in 1864.
The composer Johann Pachelbel was the organist at Prediger Church during which time he composed approximately seventy pieces for organ while in Erfurt. Since 1906 the composer Richard Wetz (1875-1935) lived in Erfurt and became the leading person in the town's musical life. Whilst here he wrote three symphonies.
Erfurt History
This city is often described as being in 'the heart of Germany' and for many years it has been the Capital of the Province of Thuringia. There is documentation which confirms it has a history which goes back to 742 AD. By the Middle Ages it was well known as it was the crossover point of several international trading routes. In 1349, the Jews of Erfurt were taken from the Ghetto. About 100 were killed and the rest forced out of the city. Today the city has a population of around 200,000 and a rare rural quality about it. See Erfurt Overview.
Public Transport In Erfurt
The public transport network in Erfurt consists of 6 tram routes 21 city bus the city is linked to other parts of regional bus lines.
The tram network dates from 1894 and is now 63 km long, About 25% of tracks operate amongst normal traffic. The trams and buses operate from about 5am until midnight. Services operate at 10 minute intervals in the peak hours. In the evenings these services generally are every 30 minutes. At night there are night buses which operate on special night only routes. These night services operate every hour.
Efurt Airport is served by the No. 99 bus which leaves Erfurt bus station which is alongside Erfurts main railway station.
Erfurt is well served by DB (German Railways) website especially from Frankfurt and Munich.
Sightseeing and Attractions In Erfurt
A legacy of Erfurt's long history is the architecture that remain to this day. For example there are over 140 Bridges in the main city and one part of the city is named Kleinvenedig (Little Venice).
The oldest of these is bridges is Kramerbrucke - it dates back to the 14th centry and is host to half a dozen houses. This bridge is made of stone but there are others like some of the medieval house made of timber.
Many of Erfurts buildings are good examples of the 'Renaissance'. It has over 50 churches and 15 monasteries. One of these
The Prediger Church was the home to Martin Luther when he was a friar. The medieval Catherdral & Chuch Of St Severus is viewed as being so magmificent that it compares favourable with best in Rome.
Each year Erfurt stages several festivals and carnivals. The Kramerbruckenfest is the most popular of these and the largest such event in Thuringia. It is very child friendly offering a wide range a street entertainment including singing & juggling.
The Austrian Language And Learning To Speak it
The official Austrian language is German. Visitors who make the effort to speak the German language are respected. Learning to speak the German language is not difficult.
So make the most of your trip to German or simply impress your friends and family and start learning German today! EuroTalk Interactive has developed a language learning software, which is fun and affordable! With CD and DVD ROMs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners there is bound to be something for everyone! For more information or to order your copy of Talk Now! German for as little as £24.99 visit www.eurotalk.com now
The Austrian Language And Learning To Speak it
The official Austrian language is German. Visitors who make the effort to speak the German language are respected. Learning to speak the German language is not difficult.
So make the most of your trip to German or simply impress your friends and family and start learning German today! EuroTalk Interactive has developed a language learning software, which is fun and affordable! With CD and DVD ROMs for beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners there is bound to be something for everyone! For more information or to order your copy of Talk Now! German for as little as £24.99 visit www.eurotalk.com now
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Erfurt Bars & Beers
With six breweries and countless bars some selling 'industrial strength beer' some visitors to Erfurt will like this web
Latest Flight Information From Erfurt International Airport
Erfurt Airport Airport Code - ERF
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Airport Facilties Airport Information Telephone +49 361 65 62 200
A very clean and compact airport with basic facilties close to the boarding gates
Travel From Erfurt Airport To Central / Downtown Erfurt
Trains depart from the Erfurt Airport to central Erfurt approximately every 20 mins during the week and 30 minutesat the weekends. Journey time around 21 mins
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Medieval Synagogue
Recently the remains of a medieval synagogue in Erfurt have been unearthed beneath more recent buildings. The remains are currently being restored.
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Erfurt History (continued from above)
During both world wars Erfurt one of the few German cities that suffered only minor damage. It was rarely targeted in air raids by the Allies. As a result it has several buildings that date back to Medieval times.
Most of these buildings can be found in Altstadtit - the Old Townstill which is a maze of cobblestobe alleys ordained with historic houses, quite a few bridges and churches with high spires. Many of the buildings have very well preserved Baroque and Renaissance facades. It is very easy to spend several hours wandering aimlessly around appreciating this unspoiled quarter.
Every summer, between March and September the city hosts in Cyriaksburg Park one of Europes largest horticultural called the International Gartenbauaustellung, is held here in the Cyriaksburg Park every year from the end of March to September. Not surpisingly Erfurt is often referred to as the city of flowers and towers.
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