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From: Erfurt, Germany

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Beer holes

During the Middle Ages, Erfurt residents would place bundles of grain or straw in holes on the façades of their houses to advertise fresh beer for sale. Today, some tavern owners continue the tradition.

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Erfurt photo gallery - 105 pictures with captions
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