The Medieval Marvels Tour: A Journey Through Rothenburg ob der Tauber

A historic watchtower along the old city wall surrounding Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of 46 towers that follow the Rothenburg Tower Trail, offering panoramic views of the old town and its iconic silhouette.

A medieval Reichsburg on a vorgelagerten Bergsporn west of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring the remains of a representative palace with a house chapel, dating back to the Romanesque period.

A medieval city wall, the Stadtbefestigung Alte Burg, stretches 3,250 feet around historic Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring 42 towers, including the Weißer Turm and Markus Tower, which have withstood the test of time.

A former Dominican convent, founded in 1258, now houses the Museum of the Imperial City, showcasing the history, art, and culture of Rothenburg, with over 2500 square meters of exhibition space.

A city museum showcasing the history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring over 30,000 artifacts from the theme areas of painting, sculpture, art crafts, weapons, and Judaica, within the premises of the former Dominikanerinnenkloster.

A cyclist church on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, St. James's Church features two towers, a western gallery with the Holy Blood altarpiece, and stained glass windows from 1350-1400 AD.

A 183-kilometer long-distance trail, the Jakobsweg Main-Taubertal, follows the traditional paths of pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela.

A Christmas Village is a complex of a shop and museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, featuring 5,000 Christmas exhibits, including nutcrackers, pyramids, and decorations from the 19th century, as well as a festive atmosphere with music and decorations year-round.

A Renaissance-style town hall composed of two parallel buildings with steep slated roofs, featuring a central octagonal tower, an erker, and a wachturm turned into an observation tower. The building dates back to around 1377 and houses the Historiengewöbe exhibition and reconstructed torture chambers.

A watchtower built in the 13th century, serving as a lookout point for guards to survey the surrounding area and defend the city's walls.

A three-naved hall church built around 1390/1410, designed by Hans von Burghausen, features a steep pitched roof, a hexagonal tower, and statues of John the Baptist and Saint Christopher on the north facade.

A historic square in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Plönlein is a small, triangular-shaped square formed by two city roads, featuring two medieval towers, the Siebersturm Tower and Kobolzeler Tower, and a popular spot for photography.

A medieval gate tower serving as a symbol of strategic and cultural importance, the Kobolzeller Tor was once a control point for accessing the city and offers protection against potential enemies.

A medieval stone bridge with two rows of arches, one on top of the other, built around 1330 and renovated several times, including a rebuild after being destroyed in 1945, now carrying a local road and footpath.

A destroyed medieval spornburg, likely built by the Count of Comburg-Rothenburg, with remains of a 1.20 m wide wall and possible Turmfundament, and keramikfunde from the 11th/12th centuries.

A 15th-century defensive structure, the Spitalbastei served as a fortification for Rothenburg's city defenses, featuring thick walls, heavy gates, and a parapet suitable for cannons.

A Gothic-style parish church built around 1300, featuring a flat-ceilinged nave and a chancel with a cross-ribbed vault, with notable interior elements including a 15th-century sacrement house and a 19th-century organ.