Immerse yourself in the history behind Erfurt's monastery walls – the Augustinian Evangelical Monastery is considered the “cradle of the Reformation.” On this special tour, you will discover the places where Martin Luther entered the monastery in 1505, where the Pope made history, where democracy took hold, and where monks learned to keep their mouths shut.

Your tour will start at the reception and take you through impressive, historic buildings: the church, the cloister, the chapter house, the famous Luther Cell, the Renaissance courtyard, the monastery garden, the Rosenkirche (Rose Church), and the “Frust und Freiheit” (Frustration and Freedom) exhibition. Discover captivating stories: Why did Luther suffer anguish here? What secrets do the medieval windows hold? How was a parliament built into the church? And what was so historic about the Pope's visit?

The monastery is a nexus for momentous events, such as Luther's entry after the thunderstorm, the Erfurt Union Parliament in 1850, and the Peaceful Revolution in 1989. After the approximately one-hour guided tour, you can explore the multimedia exhibition on your own and let what you have experienced in the monastery sink in – right in the heart of Erfurt's picturesque old town.