Thuringia: Quick Facts

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Wartburg, Eisenach, Ger.

Map of Germany highlighting the central state of Thuringia in white, with major cities such as Erfurt, Jena, and Gera labeled. Surrounding countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and Denmark are shown with bold red borders. An inset in the upper left corner shows Thuringia's location within Germany.

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Goethe National Museum

Wartburg Castle stands atop a forested hill above Eisenach, Germany, with its stone tower and historic buildings visible against a cloudy sky.

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