German architecture

Walking through the small towns of Franconia and Bavaria might feel a bit like strolling through the German pavilion at Disney’s Epcot—except this is as authentic as it gets. Traditional timbered houses, historic town squares, steep cobblestone streets, centuries-old churches both Gothic and Baroque—there’s a photo op at every turn and German flavors (schneeballen, schnitzel, bratwürst) to be consumed. Here, 12 picture-perfect towns straight out of the pages of Brothers Grimm.

Germany Tourism invited me to visit Franconia, a wine region within greater Bavaria, as a journalist. I gladly accepted since I adore German wines. What I didn't expect was how much I would love not just the wine but also the area itself. Almost every town is charming and picturesque with a storybook feel that, as someone raised in the USA, is just something I can't get at home.

Bookworms, delight! These twelve libraries are enough reason alone to visit Germany.

A cache of photographs taken with photochrom film is transferred into color

After two nights exploring Nurburgring and all the many adrenaline-fuelled fun to be had here, it was finally time to leave and head off on the next leg - The Beautiful German Town Of Bacharach - Travel, Travel Journal - Assmannshausen, Bacharach, Europe, Germany, Rudesheim - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography

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