Sibyllentürmchen, Wayside shrine in Erfurt, Germany

The Sibyllentürmchen is a wayside shrine in Erfurt, Germany. It is a small Gothic tower with four reliefs showing scenes from the Passion of Christ.

The shrine was built around 1370 to 1380 as a place of prayer for travelers on the Via Regia. In 1716, Archbishop Lothar Franz von Schönborn had it restored and placed on a new base, and in 1993 it was cleaned and repaired.

The name Sibyllentürmchen likely comes from a legend about Countess Sibylle von Käfernburg, who is said to have erected a memorial for her murdered fiancé. Today, the shrine is a familiar landmark for locals, and its carvings of Christ's suffering are still visible in the niches.

The shrine stands on the edge of the Gothaer Platz, near the entrance to the egapark, so it is easy to spot when walking or driving along the main road. There is no formal visiting area, but you can approach it on foot from the nearby pavement and take a closer look at the carvings.

The reliefs on the shrine are carved in a rough style and are thought to be inspired by the work of Johann Gerhart, a sculptor known for pieces in the Severikirche. It is the only surviving wayside shrine from this period in Erfurt.