Erfurt

Erfurt is the capital of the German state of Thuringia. Its preserved medieval center includes the Krämerbrücke and a major cathedral complex on Cathedral Hill.

Krämerbrücke: A medieval bridge in Erfurt lined with inhabited houses and shops. Its continuous rows of buildings make it one of the old town’s defining landmarks.
Thuringia: A federal state in central Germany, with Erfurt as its capital. Erfurt’s civic and political role is anchored in this state.
Martin Luther: A German theologian whose challenge to Catholic authority began the Protestant Reformation. He studied at Erfurt’s university and entered its Augustinian monastery.
Congress of Erfurt: A diplomatic meeting between Napoleon and Tsar Alexander I held in Erfurt in 1808. The meeting briefly made the city a stage for European power politics.
Erfurt Cathedral: A Roman Catholic cathedral on Cathedral Hill in Erfurt, beside St. Severus Church. Its monumental steps and towers dominate the old town’s skyline.
Via Regia: A historic European trade and pilgrimage route connecting regions from western Europe to eastern Europe. The route helped make Erfurt a commercial hub in the Middle Ages.
Meister Eckhart: A medieval German theologian and philosopher known for influential works on Christian mysticism. He taught at Erfurt’s Dominican convent and served as its prior.
Erfurt Summit: A 1970 meeting in Erfurt between West German Chancellor Willy Brandt and East German Prime Minister Willi Stoph. It marked the first meeting between the leaders of the two German states.
St. Severus Church: A Gothic church on Cathedral Hill in Erfurt, adjoining Erfurt Cathedral. Its close pairing with the cathedral forms Erfurt’s most recognizable church ensemble.
Waid: A plant cultivated as a source of blue dye before indigo became dominant in Europe. Waid trade helped finance Erfurt’s medieval wealth and regional influence.

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