St. Augustine's Monastery (Erfurt)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. How big is St. Augustine's Monastery (Erfurt)?Approximately one hectare (2.5 acres)
2. What is the location?Erfurt, Germany
3. What is the age?Complex dates from the 13th century
4. What is St. Augustine's Monastery in Erfurt?It is a very old building from the 13th century that once housed many friars and brothers.
5. Who lived at the monastery?Martin Luther lived there as a friar from 1505 to 1511, and the monastery also had about 144 people living together.

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