2024年6月10日 · Rothenburg ob der Tauber, often referred to as simply Rothenburg, is a town steeped in history and tradition. Its name, meaning “Red fortress above the Tauber,” reflects its strategic location atop a hill overlooking the Tauber River.

2025年1月3日 · Rothenburg is named in part after its location on a plateau overlooking the Tauber River. Rothenburg ob der Tauber means “Red fortress above the Tauber” in German. During the middle ages, Rothenburg was a Free Imperial City and the second largest city in Germany with a population of 6,000 residents.

It’s not every day that we get to spend securely tucked away within the impenetrable ramparts of a fortified enclave, but Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Germany was just such a place. The town truly is one big fortress, protected by a city wall all the way around it …

Set in Germany’s Franconia region, Rothenburg ob der Tauber (literally, “Red Fortress above the Tauber”) is a fascinating destination full of historically significant landmarks and enchanting architecture.

2021年11月29日 · The name “Rothenburg ob der Tauber” literally means ”Red fortress above the Tauber”. This comes from the fact that the town lies above the river Tauber which flows beneath. When you intend to visit this lovely town, make sure to navigate to “Ob der Tauber”.

2014年6月29日 · Day 1 of our week-long driving trip through southern Germany on our way to Venice, Italy was a stop in the picturesque, German village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Red Fortress above the Tauber River). Rothenburg is a medieval town that has kept its architecture the same for hundreds of years.

2020年10月16日 · Therefore, it is the “red fortress above the Tauber river”. Rothenburg ob der Tauber was a Free Imperial City! In 1274, Rothenburg ob der Tauber was elevated to the status of a Free Imperial City by King Rudolf I of Habsburg.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is so named because it sits above the Tauber river. In German, "Rothenburg ob der Tauber" means "Red fortress above the Tauber." But most folks today just call the city Rothenburg - phonetically pronounced rote-hen-burg (There is no th in German.)

2024年2月26日 · Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a simply stunning medieval town on Germany’s Romantic Road, with a ring of medieval ramparts. In a dreamy land absolutely brimming with cuteness and treasures, this adorable UNESCO-listed town takes top prize for sheer romanticism and wrap around color.

Nope I am not talking of Lal Quila ( Red Fort in New Delhi ), “Red Fortress above the Tauber” is how the name of city we recently visited translates from the original Rothenburg ob der Tauber. The city is well-known for its well-preserved medieval old town and has been put on the International tour...