Thuringia in focus: Discover great personalities and their stories!

Thuringia in focus: Discover great personalities and their stories!

Thuringia, located in the heart of Germany, has a remarkable history and numerous personalities who have left an important mark in various areas. An example of this is the event “Thuringian Personalities from the Middle Ages to the Present”, which will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the TU Ilmenau. The historian and curator Dr. Steffen Raßloff will read from his book “Thuringian Personalities” and introduce a total of 55 personalities. Entry costs 5 euros and the event takes place in the Faraday Building on Weimarer Straße 32. TU Ilmenau reports that...

Thuringia's outstanding personalities include Saint Elisabeth, Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller and Walter Gropius, who is considered the founder of the Bauhaus. In addition, the Landgraves of Thuringia have promoted important progress in various areas such as reform education, health care and sport. Engineering achievements attributed to Thuringia include the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, the Jena Zeiss empire and the needle gun.

Thuringia: A federal state with a rich history

Thuringia has not only produced historical figures, but is also characterized by rich architecture. Covering an area of ​​over 16,000 square kilometers, it is home to around 2.1 million inhabitants. The region is known as a center of German Romanticism, where artists such as Johann Gottfried Herder and the Brothers Grimm lived. Weimar, one of the most famous cities in Thuringia, is famous for the sites of German classical music and the Bauhaus.

A particular highlight is the Wartburg near Eisenach, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built in the 11th century. Here Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German. The castle, which towers 410 meters above the city, combines elements of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance periods and offers visitors a variety of historical highlights. These include the singers' hall, the palas and the Elisabeth bower, which is dedicated to Saint Elisabeth. The Thuringia Magazine reports that...

Cultural offers and nature experiences

Thuringia's landscape is characterized by forested hills and picturesque river valleys, ideal for hiking and relaxation. The Thuringian Forest and the Saale-Unstrut region are popular destinations for nature lovers and wine lovers, who can explore the picturesque vineyards there. The culinary specialties include the famous Thuringian bratwurst, Thuringian dumplings and Thuringian Rostbrätel.

The state offers a variety of cultural offerings, including museums, theaters and festivals, making it a popular destination for culture and nature enthusiasts. With its colorful mix of history, culture and beautiful nature, Thuringia remains a fascinating place worth visiting.