The top of the 12th century Blue Tower look down upon the ancient houses and shops of Bad Wimpfen

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Originally settled in pre-Roman times, Bad Wimpfen was fortified by the Staufer emperors, in particular Frederick Barbarosa, in the 12th century. Over time the original walls were reinforced and towers raised. The town played a role in the Thirty Years War. The half timbered houses and buildings of the town date back to the 13th century, hundreds dating from the medieval period. It was not damaged during World War II. The tower dominating the image is the Blue Tower, Blauer Turm, used as a watch tower.

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Size: 3400px × 5100px
Location: Bad Wimpfen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Photo credit: © Stillman Rogers / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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