Erfurt, the flourishing capital city of Thuringia, place of churches, horticulture and beautiful medieval architecture

Saint Boniface requested the Pope to change the little pagan village "Erphesfurt" into a diocese already in 742. No wonder that the silhouette of many churches dominates Erfurt today. Parts of the Cathedral of St. Mary, and the Church of St. Severnus nearby date back to this time. Today they are the landmark of Erfurt beside the Merchants' Bridge, where on both sides you will be seduced by small houses with little shops selling handcrafted items. The bridge was part of Via Regia, a long-established trade route in the Middle Ages. No less a person than Martin Luther, famous reformer of Christianity, studied in Erfurt and joined the Augustinians there. Be astonished about my discription of his day while looking at some beautifully restored medieval buildings. As the name Erfurt suggested, the River Gera has always played an important role in facilitating trade. Today Erfurt is well known for its horticulture and played host to the National Garden Show 2021. Enjoy the colourfulness with me!