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Half-timbered houses in Rothenburg o.d.Tauber

Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Half-timbered houses in Rothenburg o.d.Tauber

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Half-timbered houses in Rothenburg o.d.Tauber

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

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Jörg

February 2, 2026

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Rothenburg boasts many beautiful old half-timbered houses and historic buildings. You can walk approximately 4 km around the old city wall, enjoying fantastic panoramic views. It's a truly beautiful city with a great deal to offer.

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Renee Loschelder-Sijmkens

June 23, 2025

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There are so many, but which half-timbered houses are the nicest? or the most beautiful?

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Die Wandermaus 🥾🚲💕🌄

August 16, 2025

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber is known for its well-preserved medieval old town with its numerous half-timbered houses. These are a characteristic feature of the town and shape its landscape. The …

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Elevation 440 m

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

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