Klingentor and wall fortifications, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Wall fortifications, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Rothenburg (over the Tauber River) is a walled city, largely (and charmingly) restored. It’s a major tourist destination ever since 19th century artists rediscovered it after a couple of centuries of hibernation. Its unique claim to fame is the Master Draught, when the mayor saved the city from siege during the 30 Years War by chugging 3 3/4 liters of wine. He slept for several days afterwards and you can watch him drinking when the clock tower chimes. Nobody said so, but his hangover dehydration might have been remedied at one of the numerous public wells. |
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken, the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. It is well known for its well-preserved medieval old town, a destination for tourists from around the world |
St. James is a historic Lutheran church, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Unique architecuture was seen at Rothenburg Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
St. James is a historic Lutheran church, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Grüner Markt, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Grüner Markt, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Municipal Administration Building, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
St. Georgs Brunnen (St. George's Fountain) in the Grüner Markt, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
St. Georgs Brunnen (St. George's Fountain) in the Grüner Markt, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
History vaults with state treasury - Museum of town history in Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
A turret on Municipal Administration Building, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Hotel Eisenhut, Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
A hotel wrought iron hanging sign in Rothenburg, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe, part of the famous Romantic Road tourist route. Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Burgtor or Castle Gate. Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |
Burgtor or Castle Gate. Notice the small door cut into the large door to allow after hours entry, but you had to step up and over to enter and only one at a time to minimize the risk. Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Germany |