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Rothenburg Town Hall (Rathaus)

Marktplatz, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
09861 4-04-92
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Government Buildings
Description: The city hall of this picturesque, undeveloped village reflects its anachronistic spirit.
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Do go up the tower - the views are well worth the climb and the cost is on a few euros. More

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Saskatoon, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The Rathaus is right in the old town square. From there, many choices of old streets to choose to walk down. More

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Destin, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Great view of the city, and definitely worth the price of admission... More

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Evanston, Illinois
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I really like this Rathaus compared to other cities. It just draws you back to the preiod. The square in front and the side appeals to me. You have to really time your visit when you come. My boyfriend and his parents took me when the nearby clock was just about to strike 12 noon. I enjoyed watching the people... More

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Castle Rock, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

The reenactment of the Mayor saving the town from invaders was really entertaining. Probably my favorate thing in Rothenburg. The locals really looked like midevil people and played their parts well. More

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Kreuzlingen, Switzerland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Beyond the architectural beauty of the town hall, the most important feature is the clock tower with the clockwork depicting the old mayor saving the town from destruction by drinking a huge jar of beer in one "Meister Trunk". More

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Seattle, Washington
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190 reviews 190 reviews
Reviews in 65 cities Reviews in 65 cities
130 helpful votes 130 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

The tower climb has great views! Well worth the climb and fee (that you pay at the top). Just note that the final set of “stairs” (basically a ladder) is pretty steep, so it might not be for everyone. I would recommend going early in the morning to avoid the crowds. More

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Ottawa, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

Wonderful views, but you need to be a bit agile to get to the top. More

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Recife, PE
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89 reviews 89 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

The Rathaus has the tallest spire in the town .. and the best view! Very preserved gothic building, More

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North Shields, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Visiting Nuremburg for the christmas market enjoying gluhwein and bratwursts, try the Roslien bratwursts house in the market place great food and atmosphere, the staff were great, even found the time to prepare a pasta dish for my veggy daughter, also try the \mexican across the street always packed, However if you can find the time "Go to Rothenburg" beautiful... More

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