Petersberg Citadel

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Petersberg Citadel
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“Petersberg Citadel in Erfurt, central Germany, is one of the largest and best-preserved town fortresses in Europe. The citadel was built on Petersberg hill, in the north-western part of the old town centre from 1665, when Erfurt was governed by the Electorate of Mainz. It is surrounded by over two…”
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The GuardianOct 13

‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus

From ancient forests to spas, medieval cities and the birthplace of Bauhaus, Thuringia packs a punch for a car-free autumn break It’s early morning in Erfurt, the capital of Germany’s Thuringia region, and Domplatz is abuzz with local growers setting out crates of vegetables and flowers beneath the soaring medieval cathedral towers . This 14th- and 15th-century engineering wonder holds the Glor…

largest and best-preserved fortresses in Europe

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