Monday, January 20, 2025

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

 

Are you willing to walk in a fairytale? Rothenberg ob der Tauber is considered as one of the best medieval town in Germany.  It is a popular destination and one of Germany's well-preserved historic walled town.  However, if you are planning to get here, make sure to make your way to Rothernburg ob der Tauber because there are a lot of Rothenburg or Rottenburg places in Germany.

On May 15, 1274, King Rudolf of Habsburg confirmed imperial city privilege.  2024 marks its 750 years and the city is celebrating its anniversary with a program.


Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a German town in Northern Bavaria.  A pictureistic old town in the middle of Romantische Strasse.  An old town preserved in time! It's touristy but it's stuck in time!


Rothenburg ob der Tauber is also the inspiration of Pinnochio's Disney movie in 1940.  It has also been featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films.




We were also fortunate to have a chat with the son of the host family whom Pope Francis used to reside.  Pope Francis used to live in this house when he was still the simple Father Jorge Mario Bergolio.  He attended a German course at the Goethe Institute in Rothenburg from August to October of 1986.  












How to get to Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The most convenient way is to travel by train from nearby cities like Wurzburg or Ansbach requiring a change at Steinach station.  And by car is to use A7 motorway and exiting at Rothenburg ob der Tauber.


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