Ägidienkirche

The Ägidienkirche is a Gothic church situated at the eastern end of Krämerbrücke in Erfurt. Its distinctive red brick tower rises about 33 meters and serves as a prominent landmark visible from many parts of the city.

The building was first mentioned in 1110 as a small chapel before being destroyed during a city fire in 1293. It was rebuilt in stone around 1325, giving it the Gothic form that visitors see today.

The building represents a transformation from religious structure to commercial space and back to religious use, now serving the Methodist community.

The red tower can be visited from the outside, and climbing it offers views across the city. The interior is open to visitors and displays Gothic details alongside objects discovered during past excavations.

This church now serves as a place of worship for the Methodist community and ranks among the oldest continuously active Methodist churches in the world. This connection links daily worship with the preservation of both religious and local history.

Location: Erfurt

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 50.97870,11.03170

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:04