Barfüßerkirche

The Barfüßerkirche in the historical city centre of Erfurt in Thuringia, Germany, belonged to the most important church buildings of the city and was one of the most elaborate mendicant churches in Germany until its extensive destruction by bombing in 1944.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: church building in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany
Also known as: “Barfüßerkirche, Erfurt”, “Erfurt Barfuesserkirche”, and “Erfurt Barfüßerkirche”
Address: Barfüßerstraße 20, Erfurt, 99084
Wheelchair access: limited

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Old Synagogue and Merchants‘ Bridge.

Old Synagogue

Museum

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The Old Synagogue is a former Jewish synagogue, located in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany. Dating from the late 11th century, the synagogue is one of the best preserved Medieval synagogues in Europe. Old Synagogue is situated 340 metres north of Barfüßerkirche.

Merchants‘ Bridge

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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. Merchants‘ Bridge is situated 350 metres north of Barfüßerkirche.

Predigerkirche

Church

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The Predigerkirche is a Lutheran church in Erfurt, central Germany. It is a monastic church to the Dominican friary, Predigerkloster, adjacent to the church. Predigerkirche is situated 130 metres northwest of Barfüßerkirche.