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Augustinerkloster
Nestled in the heart of the Andreasviertel, the Augustinerkloster is where Luther was a monk from 1505 to 1511, and where he read his first mass after being ordained as a priest. There are exhibits on the Reformation and Luther's cell, and the tour includes the magnificent cloister. The grounds and church are free of charge throughout the day; enter from Kirchgasse or Comthurgasse. An order of Protestant nuns resides in the monastery; public prayer services are held four times daily.
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Barfüsserkirche
Erfurt's churches give an interesting insight into the city's history. The most haunting is the partially destroyed Barfüsserkirche, now part of the Angermuseum, with a small collection of medieval religious art. Bombed in WWII, the west wall is still connected by an exposed aisle with Gothic arches.
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Dom St Marien
Situated on top of an artificial hill on the site of a small 8th-century church, Dom St Marien was rebuilt in the 14th century after the collapse of early predecessors. The steps of this Gothic cathedral are the venue for the Domstufenfestspiele in August each year, when operas are performed against the dramatic background.
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ega
West of the city centre is the ega, a huge garden showground centred on Cyriaksburg castle (Gothaer Strasse 38). Take tram 2 from Anger.
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Galerie Haus Dacheröden
Changing exhibitions of contemporary art can be found at Galerie Haus Dacheröden.
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Galerie Waidspeicher
Changing exhibitions of contemporary art can be found at Galerie Waidspeicher, inside the Kulturhof Krönbacken cultural centre.
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Krämerbrücke
The 18m-wide and 120m-long medieval Krämerbrücke is Europe's longest bridge with houses. It was originally constructed from wood but rebuilt in stone in 1325 and adorned with churches at each end. Today the only church building remaining is the deconsecrated Aegideuskirche remains, now part of the Sorat Hotel.
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Kunsthalle Erfurt
The Kunsthalle Erfurt is located in Haus Zum Roten Ochsen on Fischmarkt, and is Erfurt's largest gallery.
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Michaeliskirche
Erfurt's churches give an interesting insight into the city's history. The Michaeliskirche was where Martin Luther preached in 1522; it boasts a magnificent organ (1652) by Erfurt master Ludwig Compenius.
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Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde
For an insight into Thuringian folk art, visit the Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde.
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Predigerkirche
Erfurt's churches give an interesting insight into the city's history. The Predigerkirche was completed in 1400, and has regular organ recitals in summer on its reconstructed baroque organ.
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Severikirche
Adjacent to the Dom St Marienis is Severikirche, a five-aisled hall church (1280) with a stone Madonna (1345) and a 15m-high baptismal font (1467), as well as the sarcophagus of St Severus, whose remains were brought to Erfurt in 836.
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Stadtmuseum
Inside the Haus zum Stockfisch, the Stadtmuseum has among its exhibits a medieval bone-carver's workshop and displays on Erfurt in the 20th century, including the GDR era.
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Zitadelle Petersberg
One reason why Erfurt today has so many towers without churches attached, is that parts were demolished to erect the Zitadelle Petersberg, situated on a natural hill north of the Dom complex. The fortress has a fascinating series of subterranean tunnels within the walls, which can be viewed on a guided tour from the tourist office. The nearby Romanesque Peterskirche can be visited separately without a tour.
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