The town is perhaps best known for its charming half-timbered houses clustered close together on narrow lanes, so be sure to stroll along Schmiedgasse or Herrngasse, where most of these are located. Make your way to the market square and admire the town hall with its Gothic back and Renaissance facade. You can enter through the Klingenturmtor and walk as long as you’d like, enjoying the views of the town and the Tauber. It’s more than 3 miles long and features 42 towers. Strong defenses were imperative, and that’s why the town has a large wall totally surrounding it.
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It’s also an example of successful reconstruction, since sadly, nearly 30 percent of the town was destroyed or damaged during World War II.įounded in 1170, Rothenburg became a free imperial city in the late Middle Ages. Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Middle Franconia, a part of Bavaria, is the quintessential German medieval town. The picturesque architecture, museums, and theatrical productions they offer will take you back to the time of knights in shining armor, troubadours, and the construction of the great cathedrals - but also to devastating wars and plagues. These 10 superbly preserved or restored medieval towns in Germany reflect the rich history and culture of the Middle Ages. Expanding horizons led to prosperity, the construction of houses, and development in the arts. In Germany, the Middle Ages saw the beginnings of towns, mostly located around fortified castles but granted a certain independence in terms of trade and lawmaking. The Middle Ages in Europe was the period between the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the fifth century and the Renaissance and Age of Discovery in the 15th century.
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