Ensconced in Erfurt, we are so impressed with this city, the big capital of Thuringia in the former DDR.
It's as if we have been transported back to the middle ages with sunglasses on. Everywhere is ancient, everywhere is outdoor eating. It's hard to think that this city was behind the Iron Curtain a mere 36 years ago, as there is no trace except for Yuri Gagarin Straße.
Two vast cathedrals.
Thousands of outdoor eateries.
Medieval artifacts and relics galore.
A bridge over the river lined with dozens of shops on both sides! The bridge that is.
And electric trams criss-crossing the whole city.
Erfurt makes fabulous look effortless.
Have you been?
Alte Europa Uber Alles! SFZ
ReplyDeleteHa ha!
DeleteThat looks soooo cool Woodsy! I'd love to go there.
ReplyDeleteYou'd love it Ed.
DeleteLooks like you're enjoying something really different. Have a great time and thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun Terran and my pleasure.
DeleteVery much the sort of area we like to visit.
ReplyDeleteWe may have to consider giving the former East Germany a serious look.
Well worth it Mish. History everywhere, old and modern.
DeleteCoincidentally stumbled across this article today: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/come-erfurt-art-darkness-dollhouse/
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Thanks.
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