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Church · Erfurt, Turíngia
Augustinerkloster
Convento agostiniano do século 13 onde Martin Lutero viveu como monge de 1505 a 1511. Tem igreja com vitrais do século 14, claustro, exposição sobre Lutero e visitas guiadas diárias.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Augustinerkloster
The Augustinerkloster, an Augustinian convent, began to be built in 1277 in the northern part of Erfurt’s old town. It was here that Martin Luther entered as a novice in July 1505 and lived as a monk until 1511. He celebrated his first mass in the convent church in 1507 and returned to preach there in 1521 on the way to the Diet of Worms.
The Church of St. Augustine preserves four 14th-century stained-glass windows. They were removed and stored during World War II and reinstalled in 1947. In February 1945 a bombing hit the convent library and killed 267 people sheltering in the cellar; a place of silence (Ort der Stille) commemorates the victims.
Today the convent belongs to the Evangelical Church and functions as a place of worship, a meeting center and simple accommodation. The guided tour goes through the cloister, the church and the permanent exhibition Frust und Freiheit, about Luther’s religious search and the convent’s role in German democratic history in 1850 and 1989.
The church is usually open during the day, and the guided tour is the most complete way to see the convent.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour with the guided tour. Just the church, 15–20 minutes.
Best time
Guided tours usually run every morning; check the times before you go. The church frequently hosts concerts.
How to get there
It is on Augustinerstraße, about a 10-minute walk from the Fischmarkt and the Krämerbrücke.
Tip
Opt for the guided tour, which gives access to the exhibition about Luther and the convent spaces. Afterwards, walk across to the nearby Krämerbrücke.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Augustinerkloster
Did Luther really live in this convent?
Yes. He entered as a novice in 1505 and lived there as a monk until 1511. He was ordained as a priest at Erfurt Cathedral in 1507.
Is a guided tour required?
The church can be seen independently during the day, but the exhibition and the convent's interior spaces are shown on the guided tour. Check the times.
Can you stay at the convent?
Yes, the convent offers simple accommodation in guesthouses associated with it. Book in advance.