Town Hall

"Rothenburg’s town hall is split into two parts: Fronting the market square is the main Renaissance building finished in 1578, and with a Baroque arcade at its base, a three-storey oriel on its corner and a winding staircase tower above the arcade. You’re looking at one of the best expressions of Renaissance architecture in the German-speaking world. It was built to replace the east wing of the original 13th-century Gothic town hall that burnt down in 1501. The white west wing is still standing and sports the imperial and city coat of arms on its triangular gable. Every day in summer and on weekends in winter, you can climb the watchtower for a couple of Euros to gaze over Rothenburg’s rooftops. "

"Das historische Rathaus mit seinem markanten Turm bietet eine atemberaubende Aussicht über die Stadt und die umliegende Landschaft. Von hier aus startet auch die Nachtwächter Tour."