Rothenburg ob der Tauber in a small German town in the district of Ansbach in Bavaria state. The city is characterized primarily by preserving its character intact, essentially medieval architecture and physiognomy, which has now become a world famous tourist attraction.
The city preserved its integrity intact after overcoming the vicissitudes of World War II. In the first instance survived an American air strike on March 31, 1945, which fortunately did not affect the historic center.
Later on April 17, 1945, the American ejecito offered the surrender of the city before running planned artillery attack. The German commander accepted the offer and gave the city and disobeying the orders of their superiors, thus preserving cultural and historical heritage of it.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber is situated in an idyllic location overlooking the valley of the river Tauber ("ob der Tauber" = "on the Tauber"), and captivates visitors with its authentic and full of life. A stroll through the city becomes a journey to centuries past.
's rich history is documented not only in dates, but also reveals a much more vivid. City Hall, the slender towers, the very strong wall that encloses the historic site of the city, its churches and magnificent patrician buildings recall the golden age he experienced this city, which became independent city (City of the United Free German).
Rothenburg, with its narrow streets, small squares and quaint buildings, has become the image of the German romantic imagination of many, and a delight for visitors who want to breath the essence of rustic, the oldest European flavor and original.
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http://www.rothenburg.de/d/ISY/index.php?get=2568
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