Petersberg Citadel, Citadel in Erfurt, Germany
The Petersberg Citadel covers 36 hectares of land and features eight bastions connected by stone walls measuring between 1.2 to 6 meters thick.
Construction of the fortress began in 1665 under the Archbishop-Elector of Mainz, serving as a military installation until 1963 when it transitioned to civilian use.
The Peterskirche church within the citadel grounds stands as a remnant of the original Benedictine Monastery of St Peter and Paul from 1060.
Visitors can reach the citadel by taking tram routes 2, 3, or 6 to Domplatz station, with guided tours available throughout the fortress complex.
The fortress contains a network of underground passages originally designed for detecting enemy movements, including a functional fortress bakery from 1832.
Location: Erfurt
Inception: 1665
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 50.97860,11.01830
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:00
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