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Sightseeing in RothenburgRothenburg isn't a large city, and you can see most of its important sights easily on foot. Two parts of town are especially worth your time: The Markplatz. The market square (see photo above) is in the center of town. The Markplatz is surrounded by civic buildings and patrician houses, and it's the site of both a weekly public market and the annual Christmas Market or Reiterlesmarkt. The square's two most important buildings are:
The walls. Allow two to three hours for a walk along the medieval walls that surround Rothenburg's historic center. You'll enjoy great views of the city's rooftops and the surrounding countryside, and you can climb down along the way to admire the city's gates and other fortifications. A full tour requires 3.4 km (2.1 miles) of walking. The walkway has railings and is mostly level, but you'll need to watch your head in sections with low roofs and overhangs. Be sure to visit the Jakobskirche or St. Jakob's Church, the largest of Rothenburg's churches, which--along with the Rathaus--was the focal point of the Free Imperial City of Rothenburg during the Middle Ages. This Lutheran church is famous for its two altars, one of which--the Heilige Blut or Holy Blood Altar--is a remarkable piece of woodcarving that was built to house a capsule containing what is said to be three drops of Christ's blood. The Jakobskirche is also noted for its organ, and organ concerts take place twice a week during summer. For more information on sightseeing, continue to our page about Rothenburg's museums: Next page: Rothenburg museums
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