Would you know it, around on the eastern side of the Black Forest is a town named Rottweil. Indeed, it got its name from the dog, not the other way around. The Rottweiler dog was a breed used by the Romans to herd cattle as they moved northward while spreading their empire. The town was founded by the Romans in 73 AD. Eva and I spent a wonderful day there poking around. Unfortunately, the only Rottweiler we saw was this bronze sculpture across the street from the tourist office.
Rottweiler in Bronze
Other than our not experiencing much of a dog presence here, we thoroughly enjoyed this town of about 22,000 people, as it had a distinctive architectural feel due to the prevalence of its oriels (bay windows).
The market square
Bay windows
So many bays, so nice
Look at the detail
Essentially every village and town in Germany, if not in the whole of Europe, has a towering church at or very near the town center.
The Munster
Munster up close, crowded by secular buildings.
Interior of the Munster
We wandered around for hours, climbing at one point to the highest part of town where a watch tower was located.
Watch tower
Watch tower entry
Detail
Many buildings had pulleys on the top floor for hoisting goods to upper levels and to the attic.
Hoist
Hoists
A hoist way up
We passed a barber shop. I knew it because of the mirrored bowl hanging outside the entry.
Sign of the barber.
Of course, we got hungry and thirsty. Beer was the perfect accompaniment to sow’s stomach. I’ll forego the photo of lunch.
Such a nice place for lunch.
As we wandered around town, many things caught our attention. Here are a few.
California poppies, of all things!
Here we will take our leave for now.
Bob and Eva's Adventures 
Thank you so much for taking the time to write your thoughts and take such beautiful pictures. You even have a following here in Salem NH. Mimi Chapman gets a copy of your posts as well. Keep them coming. I really enjoy them as well. Looks like you are wearing off the results of the noontime….and dinner beers etc. Best to you both.
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Unlike American beer, German beer seems to have little alcoholic effect on me. It’s refreshing and is cheaper than Coke and even bottled water. Tap water is not available.
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There seems to be no end of interesting, beautiful towns and villages to explore in Germany. This one looks especially enticing. Thanks to you and Eva for exploring them for us, and sending back the great photos–which make me want to go there!
I just heard that my younger granddaughter, Lexi, after experiencing Paris, Barcelona, Venice, Munich, Prague, Berlin and Amsterdam, liked….(drum roll)….GERMANY best! Loved the sights, loved the people, loved the atmosphere. Maybe she will now re-think the possibility of spending a semester abroad in Spain (she has studied Spanish for 7 years).
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Berlin is a magnet for youth and the wayward life. Cosmopolitan, huge, with a lot going on. Lexi chose well.
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