Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: Festival of Art and Culture!

Erfurt celebrates 700 years of Krämerbrücke: Festival of Art and Culture!

Erfurt, Deutschland - The city of Erfurt celebrates a very special anniversary: the Steinerne Krämerbrücke will be 700 years old this year. Opportunity enough to thank the residents and the bicycle travelers during the construction phase with a big festival. The city has together with the Imago Kunst- und Design School e. V. founded an exhibition under the title "Momenta Pontis" that shows Erfurt's landmark from different perspectives. This is not only works by artists, but also from schoolchildren and adults who have captured their view of the historical bridge. As the Erfurt.de, the exhibition is accompanied by a colorful stage program with various performances.

What would be a festival without activities for the whole family? Among other things, visitors can expect a walking act with Berit and magical appearances by the artist Jarimo. There is also a lot to be experienced: from bobby car course to betting puzzles to gummy bear tasting and rifle throwing. So the day is not only informative, but also fun. Of course, the popular face painting campaigns should not be missing for our little guests. The festival is started at 2 p.m. with an official greeting by Mayor Andreas Horn, who is eagerly awaited throughout the city.

The history of the Krämerbrücke

The Krämerbrücke is not only an architectural highlight, but also has an interesting story. According to I love Erfurt, it was already mentioned in 1156 as "Pons Rerum Venalium" and completed in 1325 with six bridge arches made of local sandstone. With an impressive length of 125 meters, it is considered the longest continuously built -up and inhabited bridge north of the Alps. In the past, it served as a trade center for merchants and has now developed into a lively place for handicrafts, culture and gastronomy.

The bridge is a testimony to the medieval city history and contributes significantly to the identity of Erfurt. Exciting promotions and products are planned for the anniversary year that reflect the rich legacy and the lively presence of the city.

city history and current research

The relevance of the Krämerbrücke runs through the entire city history of Erfurt, which is dealt with in the "Erfurt Studies on Art and Building History" by [Lukas Verlag] (https://www.lukasverlag.com/schrifungenreihen/Erfurter-studien-kunst-a-baUchichte/katalog.html). In this way, current research results from art history and monument conservation are presented, which offer a deep insight into the urban development processes. The author Clemens Peterseim in particular takes a look at Erfurt's development in the late 19th century when the old town was rediscovered as the ideal heart of the city. The work shows the interactions between the identity of a city and planning processes and illustrate how important historical buildings are in today's cityscape.