Erfurt .. the city of towers and bridges in Germany

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The city of Erfurt , the German capital of Thuringia, is located 100 km from Leipzig and is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Germany with its ancient buildings, museums, beautiful gardens and charming nature.

Erfurt is known as the city of towers and bridges, as it has more than 25 church towers and 10 monasteries, and it includes 142 internal and external bridges linking it to the city of Gera and other city exits. There are a number of river tributaries that cross along the old city wall, which was called Little Venice.

Among the most important bridges in Erfurt; Liman, the Great Bridge, and the most famous Kramer Bridge, which is considered one of the most important tourist places that most tourists visit. This beautiful and distinguished bridge is interesting in its construction, as the bridge is topped by a whole street of four-storey residential buildings.

There are a number of events that may prompt you to visit this city, such as the Cramer Bridge Festival, which is the largest festival in the city, as well as the flower and garden market that takes place in the summer in the Cathedral Square, the grain market and local products during the fall season, in addition to the Shrovetide Festival, and other festivals throughout the year.

Petersburg Castle, which dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries AD, is one of the largest castles in Europe and the most distinguished for its unique architecture. The castle is located in the city center, and therefore it is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the ancient history of the city through this castle.

The Museum of Natural History "Naturkund", in turn, is a great place to visit, as it includes a permanent exhibition on everything related to natural history, geology, botany, animals, fossils, minerals and more.

As for the Square of Anger, which is located in the Old City, it is an old landmark dating back to the year 1196 AD. It is a rectangular square about half a kilometer long located between the cathedral and the train station, and includes in its vicinity a number of historical buildings that must also be visited.