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Video: ROTHENBURG CHRISTMAS MARKET 2006
With its splendid location and charming medieval atmosphere, hardly any other town is able to captivate its visitors in quite the same way as Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It is one of the most visited towns in Europe.
A walk through this small town is an unforgettable encounter with bygone centuries. The imposing building of the Town Hall, stately towers, massive fortifications, churches and patrician houses are witnesses to a mighty imperial past. An imperial castle dating back to 1142 represents the beginning of the town.
Elevated to a Free Imperial City in 1274, Rothenburg became one of the most important city states of the middle ages. In 1631, during the Thirty Years War, Rothenburg was taken by Imperial troops. Ex-Mayor Nusch saved the town from destruction by drinking 3 litres of wine in a single gulp, the so-called "Master draught".
Every year Rothenburg invites visitors to its Christmas Market, called the "Reiterlesmarkt". This market dates back to the 15th century and is one of the oldest in Germany. In 2009 the Reiterlesmarkt will be held from November 27th - December 23rd and Rothenburg will be transformed into an enchanting Christmas Winter Wonderland!
