GERMANY ~ Merchants' Bridge - Erfurt ~

... Nice view of the Erfurt's famous stone Krämerbrücke (Merchants' Bridge)... in 2025, this remarkable architectural monument is celebrating its 700th anniversary... it has been connecting people, cultures and stories since 1325... a bridge in the truest sense of the word.... continuously inhabited since, this 125-meter span carries 32 half-timbered houses above the Gera River... this iconic landmark is the longest such bridge in Europe and the only bridge lined exclusively with houses... it is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a living monument that tells the eventful history of the city... with great matching stamp and beautiful special postmark👍... Thanks a lot Dustin! (✿◠‿◠)

Photo: © Sacha Blank
Erfurt, the capital city of the German state of Thuringia, boasts a rich history spanning over 1,200 years. It evolved from a vital medieval trading hub and intellectual center into a modern state capital. Remarkably, its historic core emerged from World War II largely intact, making it one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval old towns.

 

Stamps: 

2X World of Letter

(Issued 02-11-2022)

(Issued 02-11-2024)

Kramerbrucke in Erfurt

(Issued 02-04-2026)