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ROMANTIK HOTEL MARKUSTURM
Rothenburg ob der Tauber Romantic Stay at the Gates

The historic Hotel Markusturm is the sort of period stylish old world charm hotels one expects to find in “old” Europe. In a former customs house which dates all the way back to 1264, the Hotel Markusturm, stands on the central street of the magical Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the famous medieval village of Franconian Bavaria. The hotel is located next to the Markusturm, or St. Mark’s Tower, the gate to the old city where taxes were collected predating the thick medieval walls that surround the 14th Century Rothenburg through the Rödertor. The hotel structure has been a travelers inn for 500 years, serving wandering merchants, pilgrims and sight-seeing tourists. Today the hotel is of course, updated from the middle-ages, the rooms are decorated with a mix of antique character and modern amenities.

The Romantik Hotel Markusturm is one of the best reviewed hotels in quaint picturesque Rothenburg, recognized for its service, friendly staff, as well as location right in the middle of the old town. The hotel run by the Berger family, has an excellent restaurant serving country flavors. The aroma of Franconian apple cake will waft through the atmosphere. Try the famous Wine Soup or Duck Breast with Balsalmic–Honeybutter, and the local dessert treat of cinnamon-suger coated “Schneeballs”. A shaded courtyard provides a respite from the tourist crowds which can fill the cobblestone streets of this very popular touring town.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber (over the Tauber River) is the known for its finely preserved medieval style and gingerbread architecture, a jewel of the middle-ages (see Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber Museums). Many other old towns in Germany had to be reconstructed after the war. Rothenburg was mostly untouched, not near any industry center. Rothenburg is one of the towns on Germany’s Romantic Road (Romantische Straße) and is recognizable from the movie “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” where the child-catcher chases kids in the ficticious town of Vulgaria. The nearest major city is Nuremburg also known for its medieval walls, and about two hours from Munich, Stuttgart or Frankfurt. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located off the A7 autobahn. Rates at the Romantik Hotel Markusturm range from € 90-130 for a single and €125-190 for a double, depending on season. The hotel has parking, otherwise at a premium inside the old city behind the walls. © Bargain Travel Europe

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