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Johannesturm
Gothic Tower Offering Historic Views of Erfurt
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Erfurt: First Steps10 pts
Erfurt: Explorer25 pts
Erfurt: Insider50 pts
Climb the Johannesturm, built in 1486, for a breathtaking view over Erfurt's old town. The Gothic architectural style and its height of 22.22 meters make it an exceptional vantage point, especially in the early evening when the city is bathed in golden light. Let the interplay of light and shadows over the city's historic rooftops captivate you.
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The Johannesturm in Erfurt, a remnant of the Gothic-style St. John's Church built in 1486, is now a protected cultural heritage site in Thuringia.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1486
- Architectural Style
- Gothic
- Height
- 22.22 m
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
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Part of These Trails
Heritage Sites in ErfurtStop 9 of 14
Gothic Trail ErfurtStop 13 of 15
Late Medieval ErfurtStop 3 of 11
Towers & Views of ErfurtStop 7 of 8
Location
Nearby
Evangelisches Augustinerkloster zu Erfurt
153 m away
Augustinerkirche
133 m away
Museum für Thüringer Volkskunde
278 m away
Nikolaiturm
260 m away
Schotte
246 m away
Großes Hospital
314 m away
Alte Synagoge Erfurt
428 m away
Lehmannsbrücke
301 m away