Getaway Day Trip: Rothenburg ob der Tauber
If you’re looking for a great day trip getaway, look no further than the wonderfully preserved medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Rothenburg o.b. Tauber was initially founded in the 900s and became a commercial center during the medieval ages. This town is only half a kilometer wide and is completely surrounded by a stone wall, dotted with towers and complete with a moat. In 1631, the town was stormed by Count Tilly’s troops who were ordered to take the city for all its worth....
October 10th, 2008 | themunichguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, day trip, Hotels & Places to Stay, rothenburg ob der Tauber, train ride, weekend
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