Location
50° 58' 41.4516" N, 10° 19' 34.5216" E
Eisenach is a city in Thuringia, Germany which is situated between the northern foothills of the Thuringian Forest.
Important attractions of Eisenach:
1. Wartburg Castle – It is a castle which is most visited popular tourist attraction and it was founded in 1067 by the count of Schauenburg.
2. Karlsplatz – The only city gate in town called us Church of St. Nicholas and the Nikolaitor.
3. Marktplatz – The market square with the Goergenkirche, the town hall, Baroque city castle, glided market fountain designed by Hans Leonardt in 1549 of St George.
4. Frauenplan – A small courtyard-type square which is called “Church of Our Lady” which was demolished for local defense strategies in 1306.
5. Luther House – It is one of the oldest and most picturesque half-timbered buildings remaining in Eisenach. People say that Martin Luther lived here. Right now, this house is a museum featuring multimedia exhibits relating to the period.
6. Kreuznacher House and ducal residence – This building was built by the merchant Kreuznacher in 1539, featuring a tower with spiral stairs. Today the house holds the tourist office in Eisenach.
7. Bach House & Monument – The Bachhaus was the first museum world-wide dedicatd to the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1907. This house is over 600 years old and today, the museum holds several artifacts and a variety of 18th and 19th century music instruments.
Few other attractions of Eisenach are: “Goldener Lowe” memorial site, Stadtschloss, Reuter-Wagner-Museum, Kartaus Garden and Wandelhalle, Eisenach Theatre, Monument to the Student Franternities, Hauptbahnhof
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