This time our travels take us into Bavaria for a visit to historic Miltenberg. The backdrop for this spectacular town is a setting between two forested mountain ranges and the River Main. Bavaria is the largest state in Germany. It borders, among four other states, Hesse and is in the southeast corner of the country. Bavaria is known for its impressive scenery and distinctive culture, and Miltenberg fits this description perfectly.
The best part of visiting this city, besides having my travel mate, Colin, with me for this adventure was seeing people in the streets. Especially in the smaller towns in Germany, the lack of visible locals, not to mention tourists, in the street over the past year was evident. As impressive as all the buildings, architecture, and natural surroundings are, having people interspersed in photographs is what brings them to life. Of course, a pleasant day helps but again it was encouraging to see people congregating in public places.
The Approach to the City from the River Main
Miltenberg -Under Main BridgeMiltenberg – Old Statue on Main StreetMiltenberg – Flowesr Pot on ZiegelgasseMiltenberg – ZiegelgasseMiltenberg – ZiegelgasseMiltenberg – TowerApproaching the City
A Walk down Main Street (Haupt Straße): From Gate Tower to Castle
We were able to view most of the sites by walking down Haupt (Main) Street. The only exceptions were a couple of diversions when interesting discoveries drew us out and on to the side streets. That is the beauty of exploring new cities. The main attractions are often not really the main attractions, but it is in finding those little places in the shadows.
Miltenberg – Würzburger TorMiltenberg – Würzburger TorMiltenberg – Old HomeMiltenberg – Old Building on Main StreetMiltenberg – Stuffed Bear in CradleMiltenberg – Fabrik (Factory) StreetMiltenberg – Fabrik (Factory) StreetMiltenberg – Fabrik (Factory) StreetMiltenberg – Haupt StreetMiltenberg – Städtische MusikschuleMiltenberg – Städtische MusikschuleMiltenberg – Städtische MusikschuleMiltenberg – Ancillary Town Hall BuildingMiltenberg – Wine HutMiltenberg – Rathaus (Town Hall)Miltenberg – Franciscan Monastery Church (b. 1667)Miltenberg – Half-timbered HomeMiltenberg – Haupt StreetMiltenberg – Old Building on Main StreetMiltenberg – Haupt StreetMiltenberg – Zum Riesen HausMiltenberg – Old Town Hall (b. 1379)Miltenberg – Haupt StreetMiltenberg – Haupt StreetMiltenberg – Haupt StreetA Walk down Haupt Street
Diversion off Haupt Street to View St. John’s Church
Miltenberg – St. John’s Church (b. 1897)Miltenberg – St. John’s Church – Evangelical Lutheran ParishMiltenberg – St. John’s Church – Evangelical Lutheran ParishMiltenberg – St. John’s Church – Evangelical Lutheran ParishMiltenberg – Big Homes near St. John’s Church
Haupt Street Continued to Old Market Square
Miltenberg – St. James ChurchMiltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Wine Hut in Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Statue of Joseph Martin Kraus (Odenwälder Mozart) in Market Square2 Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Bell TowersMiltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Old HomeMiltenberg – WindowMiltenberg – Old Market Square (Schnatterloch)Miltenberg – Fortification WallHaupt Street and Old Market Square
The Walk up to the Castle
Miltenberg – Entrance TowerMiltenberg – Trail to ForestMiltenberg – Fortification WallMiltenberg – MossMiltenberg – Castle Pathway EntranceMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg – Town and River ViewMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg – Town and River ViewMiltenberg CastleMiltenberg – Fortification WallMiltenberg – Colin with Funny FaceMiltenberg – Fortification WallMiltenberg – Fortification WallMiltenberg – River ViewMiltenberg – Town and River ViewMiltenberg – Bell TowersMiltenberg – Old HomeThe Walk up to the Castle
The River Area
Miltenberg – The Stair Piddlers’ FountainMiltenberg – Duck in the MainMiltenberg – Main BridgeMiltenberg – Main BridgeMiltenberg – MSV Soccer ComplexMiltenberg – MSV Soccer ComplexThe River Area
This time our travels take us into Bavaria for a visit to historic Miltenberg. The backdrop for this spectacular town is a setting between two forested mountain ranges and the River Main. Bavaria is the largest state in Germany. It borders, among four other states, Hesse and is in the southeast corner of the country. Bavaria is known for its impressive scenery and distinctive culture, and Miltenberg fits this description perfectly.
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