Fast Facts on Erfurt
| date founded: | 742 AD |
| current population: | 200,000 |
| area: | 269 sq. km. |
| location: | State of Thuringia in former East Germany. Luther described it as "in the center of the center of Germany." |
| general characteristics: | compact - almost every sight of interest is within five-minutes' walk from the Town Hall; medieval trade town feel |
| major religious sights: | 35 churches and 15 monasteries, including Augustinian Monastery (where Luther lived for six years as a monk), St. Mary's Cathedral and St. Severus Church; University of Erfurt where Luther studied |
| major festivals and events: | St. Martin's Festival; festival of church music; Christmas market |
| nearest airport: | Erfurt-Bindersleben Flughafen |
| nearest train station: | Erfurt Train Station |
