Rothenburg ob der Tauber (above the Tauber river), to give it its full name. There are other Rothenburg's in Germany.
The Röder Gate, one of five medieval gates surrounding the city.
Here we climbed up onto the covered ramparts and circumnavigated most of the city, dropping to ground level to pick up the wall a little later.
Depending on your route, it's just under two miles to follow the wall.
Although in the shade, it was still in the high 20s, but great views both inwards and outwards.
Individuals and firms provided sponsorship...
...for restoration of the wall following WWII bombing.
Although not so very busy, I had to wait a while to capture this decorative pattern.
These "beaver-tail" roofing tiles appeared to be standard.
A pastel view from the ramparts.
Above - A vestibule within the Spital Bastion fortification (~1586). It had a unique figure of eight design with two courtyards.
"Peace to those who enter, farewell to those who leave"
The tower clock (~1683) showed the day of
the month, hour and minute.
A mechanical drinking scene
portrayed the mayor Nusch's legendary drinking of over three litres of wine
without stopping to save the town.
St George (Georgsbrunnen) and the dragon fountain.
Decorative fountain surround.
Here's a strange being - a sort of mermaid/merman cross I think.
This part-timbered style was present though-out the city. Much was rebuilt after the Allied bombing in March 1945.
One of a myriad of wrought iron shop signs.
A nearly inedible pastry specialty, the
over-promoted, fried ball of pie crust called a Schneeball
A merman?
We climbed this tower for fine views.
The huge roof spaces would have stored grain in anticipation of a medieval prolonged siege.
Below - St James' Church, which serves as one of the churches on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.
Bikes and vans - sadly, the larger of the vans was too poorly to carry on and a hire van will replace.
After 6 days of cycling, a tour of the city, a welcome break for coffee and novel!
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