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What We Saw
•  St. Augustine's Monastery
•  Erfurt Cathedral
•  Wartburg Castle
•  Rathaus (Town Hall)
Where We Ate
•  Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Where We Stayed
•  Hotel Am Kaisersaal

  Overview Tour Itinerary

Day 9 (Monday - September 2) In the Footsteps of Luther   
Today we'll say "Auf Wiedersehen" to Munich and transport ourselves back to the 16th century in the heart of Germany's "Luther Country." After checking into our hotel in Erfurt, we'll take a historic walking tour through Erfurt's half-timbered old town. We'll follow in the footsteps of Martin Luther as he became a priest in Erfurt's cathedral and later a monk in its monastery. We'll also learn about the town's historic Jewish population before sitting down to share the day's insights over a hearty dinner together.   Moderate walking: 2–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. Bus: 5 hours. Sleep in Erfurt.


Day 10 (Tuesday - September 3) Road to Reformation
This morning we'll venture outside of Erfurt to visit the captivating Wartburg Castle, where Martin Luther hid away in a small room and translated the New Testament into modern German. After our tour of Wartburg, we will return to Erfurt where you will have the rest of your afternoon and evening to wander through the picturesque pedestrian zone and market square.  Moderate walking: 2–6 miles throughout the day with some hills and stairs. Bus: 2 hours. Sleep in Erfurt
  What We Saw St. Augustine's Monastery
Monday, September 2, 2024
 Background from Wikipedia 
St. Augustine's Monastery is a former church and monastery complex dating from the 13th century. The site is almost one hectare (2.5 acres) in size. It was built by Augustinian friars, an order of the Catholic Church. It is most well known as the former home of Martin Luther (1483–1546), the father of the Reformation, who lived there as a friar from 1505 until 1511.

Parts of the complex were destroyed in a British air raid in 1945. Today the complex has a mixture of medieval and modern buildings. It is now used as a place of worship and as a meeting and conference centre. 

 

St. Augustine's Monastery
Augustinerstraße 10
99084 Erfurt, Germany
Tel: +49 361 576600
      
 
  What We Saw Erfurt Cathedral
Monday, September 2, 2024
 Background from Wikipedia 
Erfurt Cathedral also known as St Mary's Cathedral, is the largest and oldest church building in Erfurt. It is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erfurt. The cathedral was mainly built in the International Gothic style and is located on a hillside overlooking the main town square directly next to St Severus' Church. As a unique architectural ensemble, both churches together form the city's landmark.

 

Erfurt Cathedral
Domstufen 1,
99084 Erfurt, Germany
Tel: +49 361 6461265
      
 
 
  Where We Ate Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Monday, September 2, 2024
We had breakfast both morning in Erfurt at our hotel. It was by far the best breakfast we had on the trip. The selection hot foods (fried eggs, bacon, sausage) cold foods(cold cuts, yogurt, various types of cereal)  fresh fruit and breads/rolls was outstanding!  

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Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Futterstrasse 8
Erfurt
Tel: 011 49 361 65 85 60
FAX: 011 49 0 361 6585666
         
 
  What We Saw Wartburg Castle
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
 Background from Wikipedia 
The Wartburg a castle originally built in the Middle Ages. It is situated on a precipice of 410 metres (1,350 ft) to the southwest of and overlooking the town of Eisenach. It was the home of St. Elisabeth of Hungary, the place where Martin Luther translated the New Testament of the Bible into German and the site of the Wartburg festival of 1817. It was an important inspiration for Ludwig II when he decided to build Neuschwanstein Castle.

 

Wartburg Castle
Auf d. Wartburg 1,
99817 Eisenach, Germany
Tel: +49 3691 2500
      
 
  What We Saw Rathaus (Town Hall)
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
 Background from the Website 
The old town hall complex, which consists of numerous buildings and has grown over the centuries, was built on the same site where the current town hall stands. The oldest buildings date back to the 13th century. Parts, including the large hall, were demolished in 1830, further parts were demolished in 1865/66, and the remaining parts, including the mighty tower, were demolished in 1870. The main parts of today's town hall were built between 1870 and 1875. In 1904/05, the east wing was extended, a second staircase and the town council meeting room were built. The complex was closed in 1934/35 with the construction of the south building.

Rathaus (Town Hall)
Fischmarkt 1
99084 Erfurt Germany
Tel: +49 361 6551145
      
 
 
  Where We Stayed Hotel Am Kaisersaal

Hotel Am Kaisersaal
Futterstrasse 8
Erfurt
Tel: 011 49 361 65 85 60
FAX: 011 49 0 361 6585666
      
 
 
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