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Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber Market Square

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  • Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Landkreis Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    December 15, 2017

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    Rothenburg ob der Tauber is world-renowned for its historic old town, so well and completely preserved that one can truly experience the Middle Ages there. The market square forms the heart of the town. From here, one can admire the impressive facades of the surrounding houses. In winter, one of Germany's most famous and oldest Christmas markets takes place here and in the surrounding alleyways: the Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt.
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    August 30, 2021

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    The market square is the center of Rothenburg. Framed by the town hall with its renaissance facade, the Ratstinkstube, the St. Georgsbrunnen, the meat shop and on the eastern side by the mighty town houses, it can be described as the most beautiful market square in Germany.
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    October 8, 2024

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    St. George's Fountain (also known as Herterich's Fountain)
    Built in 1446, the market square fountain holds 100,000 liters of water. For over 400 years, an ornate column has adorned the …
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    Tower Trail along the city wall – Markus Tower & Röder Arch loop from Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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    Location: Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Landkreis Ansbach, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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