Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber

The best preserved medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber fits the word romantic perfectly. Walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg to get various perspectives of architecture in the middle ages (as well as a lot of exercise). Climb to the top of the Rothenburg Town Hall Tower (circa 1250-1400) for the wide angle view of Rothenburg and surrounding, mostly pastoral countryside. Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber was home to a large Jewish community from the 12th to 16th century and from 1875 to World War II. The city has some of the best preserved Jewish sites in Germany. The White Tower, part of the city’s fortifications, is attached to the Jews’ Dance House. 13th century Jewish tombstones are artfully imbedded in the ancient stone wall surrounding its garden. On Jews’ Lane stand buildings from the 13th and 14th centuries.

White Tower Rothenburg ob der Tauber

A 12th century city gate known as the Weißer Turm, or "White Tower." Rothenburg-ob-der-Tauber was home to a large Jewish community from the 12th to 16th century and from 1875 to World War II. The city has some of the best preserved Jewish sites in Germany. The White Tower, part of the city’s fortifications, is attached to the Jews’ Dance House. 13th century Jewish tombstones are artfully imbedded in the ancient stone wall surrounding its garden. On Jews’ Lane stand buildings from the 13th and 14th centuries.

St. Jakob's Church

Built During The height Of Rothenburg's Gothic Period, The Jacobs Church Took Over 170 Years To Complete (1311-1484).

St. Jakob's Church

Built During The height Of Rothenburg's Gothic Period, The Jacobs Church Took Over 170 Years To Complete (1311-1484).

The Town Square

The Rothenburg Market Place is bounded by the Town Hall (Rathaus), the Clock Tower (nowdays the Tourist Office), St Georges Fountain (circa 1608) and shops, cafes and restaurants. The Town Hall consists of two parts. The gothic part (circa 1250-1400) includes the Imperial Hall and the 65 meter high tower. Climb to the top for a dramatic view of Rothenburg. The renaissance part (circa 1572-1578) faces the Market Place and includes the arched terrace (1681). The tower clock (circa 1683) shows the day of the month, hour and minute. Added in 1910, the mechanical drinking scene portrays mayor Nusch's legendary drinking (1631) of over three liters of wine without stopping to save the town

The Rothenburg Market Place is bounded by the Town Hall (Rathaus), the Clock Tower (nowdays the Tourist Office), St Georges Fountain (circa 1608) and shops, cafes and restaurants. The Town Hall consists of two parts. The gothic part (circa 1250-1400) includes the Imperial Hall and the 65 meter high tower. Climb to the top for a dramatic view of Rothenburg. The renaissance part (circa 1572-1578) faces the Market Place and includes the arched terrace (1681). The tower clock (circa 1683) shows the day of the month, hour and minute. Added in 1910, the mechanical drinking scene portrays mayor Nusch's legendary drinking (1631) of over three liters of wine without stopping to save the town

Figuren-Theater (Puppet Theater)

The Rothenburg Puppet Theater offers a lively puppet show with spirit and humor for everybody.

Burg Gate

The Rothenburg Imperial Castle (circa 1142) was located in what is today called the Castle Garden. The Castle was destroyed in the earthquake of 1356. The only surviving building, the prison was rebuilt (circa 1400) by Mayor Toppler into the Chapel of St. Blaise. The Burgtor (Castle Gate, circa 1356) leads from the chapel and garden into Rothenburg Town. It features two round guard houses (16 century), a mask through which Rothenburg defenders would pour hot tar on enemies, and the eye-of-the-needle door within a door.

Burg Gate

The Rothenburg Imperial Castle (circa 1142) was located in what is today called the Castle Garden. The Castle was destroyed in the earthquake of 1356. The only surviving building, the prison was rebuilt (circa 1400) by Mayor Toppler into the Chapel of St. Blaise. The Burgtor (Castle Gate, circa 1356) leads from the chapel and garden into Rothenburg Town. It features two round guard houses (16 century), a mask through which Rothenburg defenders would pour hot tar on enemies, and the eye-of-the-needle door within a door.

Medieval Double Bridge - Tauber Bridge

The Tauber Bridge is a historic road bridge that spans the Tauber Valley west of the town center of the Middle Franconian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria. The Double Bridge (early fourteenth century) is a pleasant walk outside of Rothenburg. It is found to the west of the walled town (use Kobolzeller Gate). It was fortified just after the devastating earthquake of 1356 and formed part of Rothenburg's defenses. The best preserved medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber fits the word romantic perfectly. Walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg to get various perspectives of architecture in the middle ages (as well as a lot of exercise). Climb to the top of the Rothenburg Town Hall Tower (circa 1250-1400) for the wide angle view of Rothenburg and surrounding, mostly pastoral countryside. The double bridge with its two rows of arches, one on top of the other, was built some time around 1330. It lies at the foot of the southwestern valley side below Rothenburg. In terms of building activity, it is known to be renovated in 1791, after the four upper arches had collapsed the year before. In 1925 the eastern approach to the bridge was widened. Twenty years later, the structure was blown up by German troops. Rebuilding took an entire year and was reopened on 10 November 1956.

Kobolzeller Kirche - The Mary Church - 1472 - 1505

The small church at the Tauber River at the foot of the city was built between 1472 and 1505. It was plundered in 1525 during the peasant revolt and then minimally maintained without being used. It was sold in 1804 and deconsecrated. Fun fact: The Mary Church was restored by Alexander Heideloff from 1854 to 1860 and made available to the Catholic community. An absolute must: A short walk (about 10 minutes) from the city walls to the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum, through Rothenburg’s winery, and you will arrive at the idyllically located church on the banks of the Tauber River.