Rothenburg - A medieval milestone of history
An imperial castle dating back to 1142 represents the beginning of the town.
Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the middle ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years War, Rothenburg was taken by imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town by drinking 3 litres of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught".
Loosing its importance in the following centuries, Rothenburgs medieval center remained untouched. In the Romantic era, the town was discovered by painters and poets and became a symbol of the middle ages in Germany.
Nowadays Rothenburg - situated in Western Franconia, passed by the motorway A 7 - is one of the most visited towns in Europe.
Rothenburg Welcomes You!
Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the middle ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years War, Rothenburg was taken by imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town by drinking 3 litres of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught".
Loosing its importance in the following centuries, Rothenburgs medieval center remained untouched. In the Romantic era, the town was discovered by painters and poets and became a symbol of the middle ages in Germany.
Nowadays Rothenburg - situated in Western Franconia, passed by the motorway A 7 - is one of the most visited towns in Europe.
Rothenburg Welcomes You!
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