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...Bad Wimpfen
Bad Wimfpen is another of Germany's Medieval walled towns. It's located in the state of Bad-Wurttemberg, in southern Germany. It's very picturesque with its cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses and its notable landmark, the Blue Tower.
...Germany
Bad Wimfpen's wall
the houses of Bad Wimpfen
The town is not normally this crowded, but one of the most wonderful Christmas markets in the area brings out hoards of people.
outside the wall
a protestant church in Bad Wimpfen
half-timbered houses and the blue tower

Above: the River Tal outside the wall of Bad Wimpfen

Center: the town's protestant church

Right: a leaning half-timbered house and the Blue Tower

The Blauer Turm (Blue Tower) is the symbol of Bad Wimpfen. It served as a watch tower until the 20th century.
special effect shot
old houses on cobblestone
today's wash?
Not sure what got hold of my camera when these two shots (above and left) were taken. But Bad Wimpfen is a very artsy town. Maybe I got .... ummm ... imspired?
a not-so-typical house in BW
If it's a unique house in Bad Wimpfen, it's been given a name. This one is called the Bügeleisenhaus. Its meaning is ambiguous.
an old half-timbered house
...Goslar

Goslar lies at the foot of the Harz Mountains in the state of Lower Saxony. I visited in December, hence the snowy streets.

Above, left: The Market Church, Marktkirche

Above, right: The Gose River meanders through the town,

Right: A restaurant in Old Town

Left: The Gose River

Below: A main street in Old Town

cathedral in Goslar
Goslar and the Gose River
a corner restaurant
the streets of Old Town
The Gose River
...Miltenberg
The Gasthaus Zum Riesen is Germany's oldest tavern. Dating back to the 12th century, it's been visited by kings and like royalty through the years. Today it is a hotel and restaurant with a touch of modern flare, but manages to hold true to its architectural history.
Miltenberg overview
Miltenberg is a charming Bavarian town comfortably situated on the bank of the Main River. It is complete with an Altstadt that dates back to 1237 and the castle Mildenburg from around the year 1200. A wonderful walking district in Old Town and a nice jaunt up to the castle make for a delightful day in the town. Its most well-known landmark is the Gasthaus Zum Reisen, which is Germany's oldest tavern.
an old town tower over the Main River
the bridge over the Main River
tour boat on the Main
Miltenberg
miltenberg's shopping street
Gasthaus Zum Riesen
Miltenberg overview
...Seligenstadt

Seligenstadt is located some 15 miles or so southeast of Frankfurt. It is one of Germany's oldest towns, also located on the banks of the Main River. Its history is rich, and originally called Obermühlheim, first documentation of the town is dated in the year AD15.

Legend says the name change was made by Emperor Charlemagne upon finding his runaway daughter in the town while passing through. His words were "Selig sei die Stadt genannt, da ich meine Tochter Emma wiederfand” (“Blessed be called the town, as I found my daughter Emma again.”). The word "selig" means "blessed,” and the word "Stadt" means “town.”

town tower
Town fortification was built in the 12th century. These two towers are of three still standing.
a town church
another town tower
closeup of town tower
one of many houses made of mortar
Einhard Basilica
basilica garden

Above: The Einhard Basilica is a landmark of Seligenstadt. It was Einhard, an advisor of Charlemagne who founded the town, and it was with him, by the way, that Charlemagne's daughter ran away. The basilica has a wonderful garden in the spring and summer.

Above left is a chapel in Seligenstadt's cemetery.

Above right is a half-timbered house, typical of old Germany.

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