Medieval Crime Museum, Rothenburg (must see)
The Medieval Crime Museum delves into the legal affairs and criminal history of Europe. Established in 1977 within the former Johanniter Commandery, the museum houses an impressive collection of over 50,000 exhibits spanning more than 1,000 years, with a focus on the Middle Ages.
Originally a private collection, it expanded over the years under various owners, including the artist couple Ernst Paul Hinckeldey and Marta Hinckeldey-Wittke. The museum moved to its current location in 1977, allowing for further expansion and establishing itself as a comprehensive legal museum.
The collection was entrusted to a foundation in 1993, supporting both the operation of the museum and scientific research. The museum serves as a testament to historical legal systems and offers visitors an engaging and educational experience within the historical setting of the former Johanniter Commandery.
Originally a private collection, it expanded over the years under various owners, including the artist couple Ernst Paul Hinckeldey and Marta Hinckeldey-Wittke. The museum moved to its current location in 1977, allowing for further expansion and establishing itself as a comprehensive legal museum.
The collection was entrusted to a foundation in 1993, supporting both the operation of the museum and scientific research. The museum serves as a testament to historical legal systems and offers visitors an engaging and educational experience within the historical setting of the former Johanniter Commandery.
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Sight Name: Medieval Crime Museum
Sight Location: Rothenburg, Germany (See walking tours in Rothenburg)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Rothenburg, Germany (See walking tours in Rothenburg)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Rothenburg, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Rothenburg
Creating your own self-guided walk in Rothenburg is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Rothenburg Introduction Walking Tour
Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, the Bavarian town of Rothenburg offers a glimpse into Germany's medieval past.
The town's full name 鈥� Rothenburg ob der Tauber 鈥� translates to 鈥淩ed castle above the Tauber鈥�. This moniker stems from the German words 鈥渞ot鈥� (which means red) and 鈥渂urg鈥� (castle) and refers to its location (on an elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The town's full name 鈥� Rothenburg ob der Tauber 鈥� translates to 鈥淩ed castle above the Tauber鈥�. This moniker stems from the German words 鈥渞ot鈥� (which means red) and 鈥渂urg鈥� (castle) and refers to its location (on an elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old Town Gates and Towers Walking Tour
The impressive walls surrounding the charming medieval town of Rothenburg showcase a series of distinct gates and towers, each with its unique story and significance.
These fortifications were built in the 14th century to protect the town from outside threats and today serve as one of its most iconic landmarks. Stretching for approximately four kilometers, the stone walls have been carefully... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
These fortifications were built in the 14th century to protect the town from outside threats and today serve as one of its most iconic landmarks. Stretching for approximately four kilometers, the stone walls have been carefully... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles