Life is a journey: Rothenburg, Germany : a romantic medieval town

There are many old towns in Europe. I like to travel through these small towns better than big cities. They can remind us their history and heritage. Recently, we have chance to visit Rothenburg in the South of Germany.

Rothenburg is a well-preserved medieval town in Germany. The town is next to the River Tauber. Its town gates and walls are maintained in good shape. Many of the houses inside the walled town are over hundred years old. You will not see any modern building within the town. By walking down the town streets, you can feel like going back to the sixteenth and seventeenth century.

(Entering Rothenburg through one of its town gate)

(Historical town wall for defense purpose)

(Looking outside the town wall - a bridge over the River Tauber and few old houses)

The key landmark of the town is its town hall. Major social events are held in the town square in front of the town hall. An interesting clock house is next to it.

(Town hall of Rothenburg)

(Interesting clock house built in 1768)

The tallest building within the town should be the St. Jacob's church. The church is a reconstructed building after its destruction in the second world war. Many of the old houses were owned by rich families or noble class. Their original structures were strengthened and redecorated. Many of them have now been used as gift shops, restaurants or hotels.