Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany 17 Jul 2024

Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany

The word you"re looking for is "fairy tale." Welcome to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, or "Red Fortress above the Tauber River," where medieval charm is around every cobbled corner. With origins as a self-ruling city, in the Middle Ages, this walled Bavarian town once flourished with 6,000 inhabitants, making it the Holy Roman Empire"s second-largest city at the time. The growth of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, slowed in the 17th century, preserving its original character. Pictured here is Burgtor or the castle gate, which was built after the original Rothenburg Castle was destroyed by an earthquake in 1356.

© kanuman/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

A time-worn mediaeval marvel
Ride the wave
17 Jul 2025Lavender fields in Plateau de Valensole, France

More Desktop Wallpapers:

20 Sep 2025Oktoberfest begins!
12 Oct 2023Palouse region, Idaho, USA
8 Mar 2025International Womens Day
25 Dec 2024Merry Christmas!
Step back in time...
22 Oct 2025Belogradchik Rocks, Bulgaria
1 Sep 2025Rock layers in Zumaia, Basque Country, Spain
1 Oct 2025Welcome to Black History Month
Blue as far as the eye can see
A legendary islet
Aug 22, 2023Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
25 Sep 2024Sequoia National Park, California, USA
16 Feb 2024Female pyrrhuloxia in Texas, USA
Where history comes alive
19 Oct 2024International Archaeology Day
13 Jun 2025Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
Charming Turenne
Puffins pucker up
9 Aug 2024Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
10 Jul 2025Independence Day of the Bahamas
4 Jan 2026Kings Mountain, Chugach Mountains, Alaska, United States
Sep 11, 2023Patriot Day
Sunset on Santorini
16 Jan 2024Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
Aug 23, 2023Skógafoss waterfall, Iceland
Sep 3, 2023Skyscraper Day
Ride the wave
19 Jun 2025Cinque Torri, Dolomites, Italy
13 Jan 2026Hen Galan
17 Dec 2024Traditional red fishermens cabins, Reine, Norway