Attractions and Places To See around Schrozberg - Top 20

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Historical Vaults – The Museum Above Rothenburg's Dungeon Deep beneath the Gothic town hall wing lie the former dungeons of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where the legendary mayor Heinrich Toppler (c. 1340–1408) was once imprisoned. These underground cells can still be visited via the Historical Vaults, operated by the Historical Festival "The Master Draught" association. With a select collection of original weapons, flags, and uniforms, the Historical Vaults transport visitors back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. Scenes of everyday life from this period are recreated. Text / Source: Rothenburg Tourism Service, Marktplatz 2, Rothenburg ob der Tauber https://www.rothenburg.de/entdecken/top-10/historiengewoelbe

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 fountain, crowned by the figure of St. George and his dragon. Don't be surprised: In winter, it's protected from the cold by a glass facade. Fun fact: A replica of the fountain figure can be found in the German Pavilion at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Definitely worth a visit: You'll get a fantastic photo opportunity here when the half-timbered houses of the market square are reflected in the fountain water. Text / Source: Rothenburg Tourism Service, Marktplatz 2, Rothenburg ob der Tauber https://www.rothenburg.de/entdecken/lieblingsorte/brunnen

The Kobolzeller Tor is a powerful fortification that allowed access to the city from the southwest. The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the middle of the 14th century. The gate was named after the small town of Kobolzell, which was located below the gate in the Taubertal. The defense system consists of the gate tower, a rectangular forecourt with a battlement and a large foregate with a customs house. Anyone who has ever come to Rothenburg from the valley, whether on foot or by bike, can imagine how difficult it used to be for enemies to attack the city at this point.

The Kobolzeller Tor is a powerful fortification that allowed access to the city from the southwest. The Kobolzeller Tor was built in the middle of the 14th century. The gate was named after the small town of Kobolzell, which was located below the gate in the Taubertal. The defense system consists of the gate tower, a rectangular forecourt with a battlement and a large foregate with a customs house. Many cyclists who come to Rothenburg from the valley can imagine how difficult it used to be for enemies to attack the city at this point.

The Tauber is an idyllic, small river that rises near Weikersholz and flows into the Main near Wertheim after about 130 km. She accompanies the cyclists on almost the entire “Lovely Taubertal” cycle path, between Rothenburgo.d.Tbr. and Wertheim and invites you to rest in many beautiful places.

As early as 1204, an expansion of the city became necessary and the citizens began building a new fortification ring, which still exists today. Among other things, the Kobolzeller Tor, the Siebersturm, the Rödertor with the Röderturm and the Würzburger Tor were built. The buildable area increased threefold. The circumference of the defensive wall increased from 1,400 to 2,400 meters. (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothenburg_ob_der_Tauber)

Rothenburg's town hall with its magnificent Renaissance façade consists of two parts: the Gothic double building with the town hall tower dates from between 1250 and 1400. It was recorded by the painter Friedrich Herlin on his panels on the main altar of St. James' Church. The local architect Leonhard Weidmann designed and built what is probably the most impressive building of this style era north of the Alps between 1572 and 1578. While the eastern part fell victim to a fire in 1501, the western part with the slender bell tower has survived to this day. The arcades were added in 1681, and their round arches are decorated with the coats of arms of the seven electors. The building sections are connected by the atrium. The old Rothenburg measurements can be seen on the left and right of the portal. Since in the Middle Ages every state, no matter how small, had its own measurements, these were publicly announced on the market square. On the left you can see the "rod", "yardstick" and "shoe", on the right the "thicket". The town hall tower, which has no foundation of its own but is only placed on the gable, is architecturally significant. The tower's viewing platform can be reached via the main entrance. (https://www.hotel-goldener-hirsch.de/de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/gebaeude-plaetze/rathaus-rothenburg-ob-der-tauber/)