| Page Views: 787 Last Visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber: 2005 | The story of the brave Major Nusch who saved.. by Maria250 - last update: Nov 4, 2008 |
..Rothenburg from destruction in 1631 On every first weekend of June all the citizens of Rothenburg and its visitors celebrate the story of Maj. Nusch from the Thirty Years War when Rothenburg was taken by imperial Troops under Gen. Tilly. The Gen. promised mercy if someone would be able to empty a huge tank with wine. Maj. Nusch took the challenge and made it.
Now hundreds of locals dress up in historical costumes, march through the old town leading to the Military camp, and celebrate the story of the brave Maj. Nusch. The parade then ends with a big party, beer and folklore music (also in front of the Town Hall). |
| Town Hall with Imperial Hall |
|  | The Town Hall It's a very imposing building which was built about 1572 in different architectur styles. The front part is built in renaissance style, and (at the side of Herrengasse) is the Gothic part built which dates back from 1250 to 1400. |
| | This Old Town's alley.. ..is lined by houses built in about 1600 with beautiful facades. These mansions once belonged to Patrician families, and wealthy craftmen. The so called "Greifen" was back then owned by Maj. Toppler. Maj.Nusch back then lived in today's "Roter Hahn". |
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| Pros: | "Locals are extra ordinary friendly, many of them understand & speak English" | | Cons: | "Can't think of any" | | In A Nutshell: | "Beautiful buildings & surroundings" |
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Yaqui Sun Nov 9, 2008 01:43 UTC
What a wonderful page Maria! Just absolutely beautiful! These wonderful town and villages are like treasures. Thank you for sharing a world most do not see! | saraheg77 Mon Nov 3, 2008 14:09 UTC
This is another one! Too bad they won't be there for that festival in June. Looks fun! | SteveOSF Mon Oct 6, 2008 18:32 UTC
This looks like an a nice spot to visit. I enjoyed your page. | volopolo Sun Jan 27, 2008 13:48 UTC
Culture photo! |
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