Medieval Musical Tour of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Rothenburg Town Hall

  Starting point: Market Square/Town Hall -Introduction to Minnesang (Music of Medieval Germany) -explanation my character "Margarete von Schwangau" -explanation of the legend of the Master Draught/Meistertrunk (UNSESCO World Heritage event) -history of the Glockenspiel at the Market Square -Live performance of song by medieval/Renaissance composer Oswald von Wolkenstein

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Medieval Crime and Justice Museum

  St. Johannes Church/Medieval Crime Museum -See original city wall from the 12th century -Introduction to medieval chant -Chant and the Black Death/Plague -The role of St. Johannes church & surrounding buildings in the medieval period -Live performance of chant song

  8 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Das Plonlein

  Previous Stop (not available to peg): An der Eich Observation Deck of the Tauber Valley -Introduction to medieval composer Wolfram von Eschenbach -Love and romance in medieval German culture -Explanation of current location, medieval double bridge, vinyard valley view -Earthquake of 1356 and Rothenburg -History of the castle of Rothenburg and the Staufer Dynasty (Hohnstaufer) -Live performance of a song by Wolfram von Eschenbach DAS PLÖNLEIN -History of "das Plönlein" -Explanation of the buildings and current location -1st expansion of the old city wall. -Trivia about Rothenburg -Introduction to composer Neidhart von Reuental -Depiction of the lives of the middle and lower class through lyrics -Live performace of a song by Neidhart von Reuental

  8 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Die Rossmuhle

  In between stop, " Linden Tree/Fischturm" not available to peg on map. LINDEN TREE -Role of the linden tree in medieval German and modern culture and its significance in Rothenburg's history -Introduction of composer Walter von der Vogelweide -Live performance of song Under the Linden by Walter von der Vogelweide -More about Minnesang (high and low Minnesang), how it evolved through time NAG'S MILL -Historical significance of the mill in the center of town (noteworthy Renaissance building) -Explanation of medieval grain storage practices

  9 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  HOSPITAL QUARTER SQUARE -Explanation & history of current location -2nd and final expansion of the medieval city wall -Location of hospital and church and the residence of the staff explained -Architectural highlights of the Renaissance

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  -Enter the church to learn about the fascinating life of mystery medieval composer -Life of nun and composer born in 1098 -Influence of mystery composer on politics, science and Christianity -Live performance of a work by mystery composer in the church with wonderful acoustics

  8 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Spital Bastion

  SPITALBASTEI/ Hospital Bulwerk/Fortification (Spital Bastion) -Step inside the Spital-bulwerk, largest and youngest fortification in Rothenburg -Significance of mentioned historic site -Learn about the mercenary soldiers, their role in the Renaissance -Introduction to last composer, who wrote a song for the mercenary soldiers -Live performance of previous song mentioned -Tour ends

  8 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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