Nördlingen Old Town

Aerial view of Nördlingen, Donau-Ries, Swabia, Bavaria, taken on July 2, 2006.

The wall ring of Nördlingen's medieval city fortifications, which is completely preserved along with all its gates, presents itself in a nearly circular shape. It is a miracle that the fortifications, erected in 1327, have survived the centuries unscathed. Even today, visitors can walk in the footsteps of medieval guards along the 2.6 km long perimeter of the charming old town and view the surrounding area through loopholes. Thus, Nördlingen's city wall continues to protect one of Bavaria's most significant old town ensembles to this day.  

(High above Bavaria, page 144)