Erfurt
Erfurt is the capital of the German state of Thuringia. The city is the largest one in that province and likewise a major transportation hub.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Old Synagogue and Merchants‘ Bridge.
Old Synagogue
Museum
Photo: HeinrichStuerzl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Old Synagogue is a former Jewish congregation and synagogue, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany. Dating from the late 11th century, the synagogue is one of the best preserved Medieval synagogues in Europe.
Merchants‘ Bridge
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Krämerbrücke is a medieval arch bridge in the city of Erfurt, in Thuringia, central Germany, which is lined with half-timbered shops and houses on both sides of a cobblestone street.
Erfurt Central Station
Railway station
Erfurt Hauptbahnhof or Erfurt Central Station is the central railway station at Erfurt in Germany. It is an important junction on the German rail network, served by numerous local and long-distance rail services.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hochheim and Dittelstedt.
Erfurt
- Type: Locality with 219,000 residents
- Also known as: “16051000”
- Location: Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
50.9746° or 50° 58′ 28″ northLongitude
11.0297° or 11° 1′ 47″ eastPopulation
219,000Elevation
199 metres (653 feet)Open location code
9F2HX2FH+RVGeoNames ID
6549746
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In Other Languages
From French to German—“Erfurt” goes by many names.
- French: “Erfurt”
- German: “Erfurt”
- German: “Stadt Erfurt”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Barfüßerkirche and Predigerkirche.
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