Erfurt

"Martin Luther, the great Reformer, once declared that Erfurt is "in the ideal location … the perfect place for a city". Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, dates back more than 1,280 years and its long history is reflected in the beautifully preserved old quarter. The stately patrician town houses and lovingly restored half-timbered buildings in the charming city centre bear witness to Erfurt's medieval prosperity."