Kaisersaal in Erfurt

Kaisersaal in Erfurt, Germany

The Kaisersaal (Emperor’s Hall) in Erfurt forms a venue for conferences and cultural events. Its name originates from Emperor Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I, who visited theatre performances in this building during the Congress of Erfurt (1808).

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Christmas pickle from Lauscha

Christmas pickle from Lauscha, Germany

I joined a Christmas tree decorating workshop at the Farbglashütte Lauscha – ELIAS Glashütte. At this glassworks in Lauscha, I learned about a US tradition of hiding a green Christmas pickle in the tree. This tradition is pretty unknown in Germany. Instead, the glassworks sell numerous pickles to the States.

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Kunsthof Pianola in Erfurt

The Kunsthof Pianola, a fairytale-like inner yard in Erfurt, Germany

Peering through gates often gives interesting insights. This inner yard in Erfurt made me think to live in a different period or to be on a stage. Actually the Kunsthof Pianola is a venue with medieval touch not far away from the center of the city.

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