The market town of Wetheim
("Little Heidelberg") is located at the confluence of the Tauber
and Main Rivers |
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The town has been very susceptible to flooding
throughout its history |
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The 12th century Hoehenburg Castle
overlooks the town |
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A wedding was in progress when we arrived at
this square (Wenzelplatz) |
The groom was a member of this local band waiting
to greet them |
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Historical Structures of Market Square |
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The 16th Century "Angels' Fountain" |
The owner of this glass shop
gave a glass blowing
demonstration on our ship |
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The Historical Museum is housed in an old Baroque
palace that also served as the city hall. |
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Exhibits include local religious art,
arts and crafts, costumes
and other objects relating the city's
history.
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This painting depicts one of the severe floods.
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This 15th Century Chapel of St Kilian
was locked
during our visit
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