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'Must-See', top attractions

St. Jakobskirche (Church of St. Jacob)

Location: Klostergasse 15
It is the largest church in the city and the most interesting one: it has impressive towers and don't miss the interior with two altars created by the famous wood carver Tilman Riemenschneider. The high altar is made by Friedrich Herlin.

Open: April - October: 09.00 a.m. - 05.15 p.m.
November, January - March: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m., 02.00 p.m. - 04.00 p.m.
December: 10.00 a.m. - 04.45 p.m.

Fee: ca. 2,00 Euro; reduced rates for groups and students.
Guided tours: every Saturday at 03:00 p.m.

Medieval Criminal Museum, Imperial City Museum

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The Tower of the Town Hall

Location: Rathaus, Marktplatz.
The highest tower in the town hall commands an excellent view on the historic district and can be reached through the main entrance of the Town Hall on the market square.

Reiterlesmarkt, the famous Christmas Market

Every year Rothenburg is transformed from a summer’s dream into a winter wonderland. Experience this enchanting atmosphere at the Christmas Market, the so-called “Reiterlesmarkt”. This market dates back to the 15th century and is therefore one of the oldest in Germany.

It’s name refers to an old teutonic legend. In pre-christian time, the Teutons believed in a rider who took care of the souls of the death. Whereas the Teutons were afraid of this mystic figure, the behavior towards this rider changed in the middle ages. Now, everyone was expecting him, because – following to the legend – he was transmitted from a wild, rude man into a friendly messenger, who brings gifts to all men on earth. A painting of this famous rider can be seen on the facade of the town hall.

But on several occasions he becomes alive. For example, when the market will be opened of when the children of the town do their candle-light procession. Loudness is out of place on this market, where citizens and tourists meet, drinking the traditional hot wine.

As the old year comes to an end and the new one begins, there is little time to be bored: every day there are several cultural events ranging from organ concerts to puppet theatre.

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