Chatty mothers, foot-weary sightseers and solo bookworms gather at this cheerful cafe in the former 14th-century fishmonger's house known as Kleiner Elephant ('Little Elephant'). Inside it's all bentwood chairs and photos of old Erfurt, while the terrace overlooking the Gera is an enchanting spot in fine weather.
Altstadt Cafe
Erfurt
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