"Signs" Rothenburg ob der Tauber by dinhyen
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One of the major stops on Germany's Romantic Road, Rothenburg is extremely popular. And deservedly so. The town is virtually intact from medieval times, complete with an encircling wall and a fort with turrets and ramparts. Its small-town charms are complemented by spectacular vistas. According to my research, its best features are the brilliant red roofs and the lovely cast-iron signs. Needless to say I was not disappointed, even though the threshold had been raised tremendously after my visits to Prague and Cesky Krumlov. Rothenburg is also highly recommended as a shopping mecca. Prices were surprisingly reasonable for Germany, and we happily did all of our shopping here.
Having been to Prague and Cesky Krumlov, I had thought no other place could have more picturesque roof tops. However Rothenburg oT held its own! Rothenburg's ace in the hole is the medieval wall which encircles the town. A walk on top of the wall gives you a close, unparalleled look at the splendid rooftops.
Cast-iron signs come in all shapes, sizes, and color.
My telephoto lens died after this very shot, and we still had 3 days left. Argh!
- Pros:Very picturesque; wonderful red roofs and cast-iron signs; great shopping
- Cons:Crowded with tourists
- In a nutshell:Don't bother looking further for the perfect medieval town
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The castle garden
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Cast-iron signs
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The elegant cast-iron signs are perfect complements for the red tile roofs. Indeed everything in Rothenburg seems to be... more travel advice
Rothenburg Rathaus
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The largest building in Market Square is the New Town Hall, built in the Renaissance style in 1570. Behind it is the old... more travel advice
The Gingerbread house
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Again this isn't really its name. It looks like it came straight of a fairy tale, however. This is on Spitalgasse near... more travel advice
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Wow! Another Fantastically Beautiful town that I've never heard of!!! Beautiful photos Yen!! I love the red tile!! Those iron signs are awesome too!
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