Dinkelsbühl
Dinkelsbühl is a small and charming town in the middle of the Romantic Road. Often called the little sister of Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl is smaller and less crowded, but still a town not to be missed when touring the Romantic Road.
The pictures above and below were taken from the square in the old town (Altstadt).
Many structures, especially from the 15th and 16th centuries, are beautifully preserved, including the city wall and the gates of Wörnitz, Segringer, Nördlingen, and Rothenburg.
Some of the sights to see in Dinkelsbühl, besides the city wall, include the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus); St. George's Minster - a beautiful church in the gothic style; the Almhouse; the Bäuerlin Tower; the Wine Market (weinmarkt); the Castle of the Teutonic Order - with its rococo chapel; the Debtor's Prison and Park Caretaker's Lodge, and the reconstructed St. Paul's Church. In addition, Dinkelsbuhl has four preserved city gates: the Rothenburg Tor on the north, the Wörnitz Tor on the east, the Nördlingen Tor on the south, and the Segringer Tor on the west.
The recorded history of Dinkelsbühl begins around the 10th century when a fortress was erected at the intersection of two trade routes.
Dinkelsbühl became an Imperial Town in 1351 and became a center for the production of woolen cloth.
Besides the city walls and gates and other impressive sights, Dinkelsbühl is also known for its good shopping - including many artists' studios.
For a lot of information and many photographs, visit the official Dinkelsbühl website. Click on the English link at the top.