Stadtkirche Waltershausen is a protestant church in Germany. It has beautiful baroque interiors and an impressive exterior design. The largest baroque organ in Thuringia is housed in this church. It suffered several blows during the Thirty Years War before being majorly restored in the 20th century. Apart from being a popular religious site for people in the area, the parish church of Waltershausen hosts concerts too.
Perched atop the hill, Göpelskuppe, Burschenschaftsdenkmal is located within the residential boundaries of Eisenach. Holding a special place on the skyline of the Thuringian town, the iconic folly is visible from afar. Towering to almost 33 meters (109 feet) in height, the memorial is dedicated to more than 3000 brave students who lost their lives for unity and freedom of the country during World War I. The Burschenschaftsdenkmal, established in 1902, is designed on the lines of Greek mausoleums, while the interiors comprise of opulent, ornate frescoes, stained glass windows and beautiful balconies that offer panoramic views of the Hörselberge.
It is said that Eisenach once boasted five, massive city gates. Today however, only one of the original five remain, which is why Nikolaitor on Karlsplatz is such a popular attraction. Built around the 1170s, the Nicholas Gate stretches to a height of 27.5 meters (90.22 feet). The marvelous structure, like its neighboring Nikolaikirche, sports a Romanesque facade, and is said to be one of the last surviving Romanesque buildings in Thuringia. The massive doorway also features the Thuringian coat of arms at the very top, along with an effigy of St. Ludwig.
Nikolaikirche or the Church of St. Nicholas is located on Karlsplatz in Eisenach. Featuring three-naves and a beautifully carved altar that dates back to 1520, the basilica is quite a renowned attraction in the charming Thuringian town. Established somewhere in the 1180s, the historic church sports a Romanesque facade, and is often claimed to be the last of its kind in the whole of Thuringia. The Nicholas Gate, or Nikolaitor, the last remaining for the five town gates is located right next to the Nikolaikirche. The church still conducts regular service and is a popular place of worship in Eisenach.
Encompassing the eponymous castle, Schlosspark Wilhelmsthal is an expansive piece of nature which makes for a refreshing and rejuvenating visit. Carefully landscaped and redesigned over the decades, the castle park invites contemplative strolls or romantic walks through its idyllic and green expanse. Owing to its picturesque environs and historic significance, Schlosspark Wilhelmsthal, along with its castle, is an important landmark in the region.
The origins of the quaint Kapelle of Eisenach date back to the 13th Century. The chapel was known to offer regular religious services up until 1813, when it was destroyed by the French troops. Rebuilt after 40 years by Carl Alexander of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, the Grand Duke, the chapel then served as a hospital. Yet again, the building was abandoned in 1906 until 1929, when it was renewed by the Lutheran Church of the city. The church was recently renovated in 2003 and 2004 by the Sankt Annen Foundation.
Located on the outskirts of Mühlhausen, Opfermoor Vogtei is a large open air museum dedicated to archeology prehistoric settlements in Germany from 6th Century BCE to 5th Century CE. Excavations were first carried out here in 1957, which led to the discovery of artifacts such as wooden cult figurines, human and animal remains, weapons, jewelry, religious idols, clothing, pottery etc. Today, the museum site comprises of reconstructed village settlements, shrines and a wooden museum building, making it a must visit attraction for history enthusiasts.
The resplendent Gothic structure of St. Mary's Church dates back to the 14th Century. The church has spectacular architecture that will fascinate visitors from the first look itself. Visible from quite some distance, the church tower is an imposing edifice standing tall at a height of 86.7 meters (284.44 feet). The church is constructed with limestone and features five naves. Many architects and art lovers have praised the building and considered it to be a paragon of Gothic design.
Perched atop the hill, Göpelskuppe, Burschenschaftsdenkmal is located within the residential boundaries of Eisenach. Holding a special place on the skyline of the Thuringian town, the iconic folly is visible from afar. Towering to almost 33 meters (109 feet) in height, the memorial is dedicated to more than 3000 brave students who lost their lives for unity and freedom of the country during World War I. The Burschenschaftsdenkmal, established in 1902, is designed on the lines of Greek mausoleums, while the interiors comprise of opulent, ornate frescoes, stained glass windows and beautiful balconies that offer panoramic views of the Hörselberge.
It is said that Eisenach once boasted five, massive city gates. Today however, only one of the original five remain, which is why Nikolaitor on Karlsplatz is such a popular attraction. Built around the 1170s, the Nicholas Gate stretches to a height of 27.5 meters (90.22 feet). The marvelous structure, like its neighboring Nikolaikirche, sports a Romanesque facade, and is said to be one of the last surviving Romanesque buildings in Thuringia. The massive doorway also features the Thuringian coat of arms at the very top, along with an effigy of St. Ludwig.
Located on the outskirts of Bad Liebenstein, the beautiful castle and park of Altenstein are major historical landmarks as well as a popular tourist attractions. Built in the 1730s as a summer residence for the Dukes of Saxe-Meiningen, the entire property consists of the main castle, outbuildings, a Chinese tea house and a garden designed by Hermann Fürst Pückler-Muskau, a noted landscape architect of the 19th Century. One can see attractions such as waterfalls, a Knight's chapel, bridges, caverns, caves and cottages in the park, making it an ideal place for a romantic stroll with your loved one. A must see for tourists visiting the region!
Part of the Premonstratensian abbey of Germerode, Klosterkirche Germerode lies at the foot of the Hohen Meissner mountain range. Exhibiting pure Romanesque style of architecture, the abbey church dates back to the 12th Century. Apportioned to St. Mary, it originally featured a tri-aisled domed pillar and was built without a transept. Three elaborate naves and a mounted choir were some of its other key architectural highlights. Beneath the choir, tombs of several canonesses and canons were placed. The church's unusual crypt is the only one in the country which does run parallel to the church's longitudinal axle. After the dissolution of monasteries, the church shifted to Protestant school of faith. It serves as an active venue for chamber music concerts. In the past, the noted cappella music band Sagenhaft has performed here to a lively audience.