Description

Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Strictly Confidential is more than just a travel guide. Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Strictly Confidential is the biography of a medieval city; it tells its eventful life from its beginnings as a fortress of the Staufer dynasty to the tourist attraction today. Emotional experience alternates with hard facts and intuitive understanding. The focus is not on individual sights but on the historical arc of the city. The author enthrals with enticing anecdotes, points out charming details, indulges in tradition and captivates with curiosities.Whether you're a day visitor or a globetrotter, a resident, a student or an expat, this guide is for you. Anyone who wants to guard Franconian tradition like a Rothenburger will discover the recipe in this guide. In Rothenburg, Tilman Riemenschneider perfected his art of wood-carving; at the Marktplatz, the burghers celebrate their miraculous escape from the Thirty Years' War, and during Pentecost, the Reichsstadt-Festtage bring the Middle Ages to life.With forty-one travel points, detailed maps and photos, in-depth descriptions, facts & figures, insider tips, and a wealth of anecdotes and history, Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Strictly Confidential is your all-in-one companion for a perfect visit - it leaves no stone unturned and no question unanswered.Phekaruma Travel Guides are the best companions to travel across the world.