Eisenach - Guided Tour of Old Town

We start our tour in Georgenkirche, which is located in the market square area and features highly decorative administration buildings and merchants’ houses in the surroundings.

Further ahead is the Parish Nikolaikirche is situated in the Karlsplatz and was constructed in 1190. It also serves as a monastery church for the Benedictines.

This is the narrowest half-timbered house in Germany which was built before 1750. It measures upto only 2.05 meters in width. In the 70’s it was saved from the planned demolition by a private initiative. Alos, Bach composed several sonnets here.

Visit the largest one-piece mansion of the district. View the Aficionados of Art Nouveau ornaments, wrought-iron garden gate art and impressive bay variations.

This memorial was inaugurated in 1884 and was constructed by Adolf von Donndorf. Every year, the annual Bach tributes on 21 March takes place here.

Move forward to unfold the history of the Black Well, which reminds of the the terrible disaster occured on the evening of 1st September, 1810. The french troops exploded the middle of the town with Gunpowder and ammunition carriages.

Another one of the creations by Adolf von Dondorft, the Luther Memorial stands in the oldest market place of the city. The memorial portrays four scenes from Luther’s life in Wartburg and Eisenach.

We next move to the monument in the Wartburg city of Eisenach which located in the west of the old town hall. This is the oldest preserved profane town house in the city. It is owned by the reputed Hellgreve family.

Last but not least, unveil the stories of the Elizabeth of Hungary, who encountered many miracles in Life and also after Death. Some of the miraculous stories include : “The miracle of Roses” and “Crucifix in the Bed”. This ne0-Gothic church was consecrated in 1888 in her honour. It is the only Catholic church in the town which has similar architectural style to the Elizabeth church in Marburg.