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Rothenburg Plönlein
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
The famous fork in the road with two towers, the most photographed spot in Rothenburg.
Historic site · Germany · Bavaria
Rothenburg Town Walls
A medieval wall with a covered walkway you can follow around the old town.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Rothenburg Town Walls matters
Rothenburg's wall is one of the best-preserved in Germany, and a covered wooden walkway on the top lets you stroll around the old town. Names on the stones along the way tell of donors who helped rebuild after the war. Allow an hour for the whole circuit, and enjoy rooftop views.
Talking points
- Much of the wall can be walked
- Donor names are carved in the stones
- It gives views over the rooftops
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