88 Bartholomäus Tower in Erfurt

88 Bartholomäus Tower in Erfurt

The Bartholomäus Church was already mentioned in 1182, making it one of the oldest parish churches in Erfurt.

A fire in the 17th century destroyed the already dilapidated church nave.

The remaining parts were later demolished, and two parsonages were built in its place.

An inscription on the Bartholomäus Tower marks the beginning of its construction in 1412.

In April 1945, the tower came under American artillery fire, causing the roof to burn down.

In 1979, a carillon was installed on the upper floor of the tower.

With 60 bronze bells and a range of five octaves, it is one of the largest carillons in Germany.

Three times a day, at 10 AM, 12 PM, and 6 PM, the carillon plays for about three minutes.

On special occasions, a specially trained organist plays the carillon live.

During the 1990s, the tower was restored, including the reconstruction of its original tower cap.

Today, it is part of the Erfurt City Museum.

Further information

City Museum „Haus zum Stockfisch“
Johannesstraße 169
99084 Erfurt
Tel.: 03 61 / 6 55 56 51
Fax: 03 61 / 6 55 56 59