Bettelvogt Tower
91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber(434 m above sea level)
The Bettelvogt Tower—also known as the Gravedigger’s Tower—dates back to the 13th or 14th century and is integrated into Rothenburg’s city fortifications.
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Klostergarten, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Der Rothenburger Klostergarten ist der Garten des ehemaligen Dominikanerinnenklosters, das heute das RothenburgMuseum beheimatet.
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Klosterhof 5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Klosterhof 5, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Museum in the former Dominican convent dedicated to the history of the formerly free imperial city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Klosterhof 6, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The professional theater in the north courtyard of the former Dominican convent boasts a unique atmosphere.
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Herrngasse 21, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The Jewish community, newly founded in 1875, initially established a prayer hall and a mikveh.
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Burggarten, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The Burggarten in Rothenburg o. d. T. is a small park high above the Tauber River.
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Herrngasse 31, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Historische Weinstube im Zentrum von Rothenburg an der Tauber. Es warten regionale Schmankerl auf Sie und bester fränkischer Wein.
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Klingengasse 15, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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Kirchplatz 14, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
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