The red sandstone castle overlooks the town. Begun in the 12th century, it was continuously expanded until the 17th century. It was destroyed during the early 1600’s. In 1995, the castle wasRead more
The red sandstone castle overlooks the town. Begun in the 12th century, it was continuously expanded until the 17th century. It was destroyed during the early 1600’s. In 1995, the castle wasRead more
Wertheim lies at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. The Main has 34 locks and 33 hydropower stations on it and is part of the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. The rivers are fed by spring snow-meltRead more
Historic quaint Miltenberg not only delights with a medieval old city centre filled with half-timbered houses, romantic alleyways and hidden corners. It is also a place of vibrant urban culture andRead more
Lots of small oddities. All around town are small comic figures with a thumbs-up sign. These were put in during 2020 covid lockdown to boost the spirits of the locals to be optimistic about theRead more
There was a quite large castle here however it has deteriorated somewhat as some roofs have fallen in. The guide said it is often used for weddings and such functions. We didn’t go up to it as itRead more
Property taxes in the Middle Ages were assessed by how much of your home “touched the ground’, not by total square footage. Many homeowner saved some money by building their home larger on theRead more
Flooding is one of Germany's most devastating and costliest natural disasters, periodically affecting hundreds of communities, particularly those located along the Main River. Wertheim being locatedRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Tauber
Traveler I keep thinking there should be a windmill at the top.
Traveler Lovely scene with fountain bubbling.
Traveler Are the photos of the Jewish people who lost their lives in WWII?