Alter Marktplatz (Old Market Square), Miltenberg (must see)
A first stop in Miltenberg is the Old Market Square-locally called 鈥淪chnatterloch鈥�, tracing to the medieval word 鈥渟nade鈥�, meaning 鈥渟nare鈥�, and is thought to reference a drainage channel that once ran beneath the square. It offers a remarkably intact glimpse of medieval Germany, with half-timbered fronts, narrow side lanes, and the low hush of the Main not far away.
The square is ringed by carefully restored timber-frame houses from the 15th to 18th centuries, each distinguished by its own colors, proportions, and decorative details. At its center stands a sandstone fountain, created between 1583 and 1589 by the sculptor Michael Juncker. Today the scene is still lively, with caf茅s, craft shops, and seasonal markets animating the cobbles.
Historically, the square sat close to the town鈥檚 former boundary, near the Schnatterloch Tower, where runoff flowed toward the Main and a border line was marked. Because Miltenberg escaped the large-scale destruction of the world wars, much of this historic fabric survives, preserving the square鈥檚 enduring medieval character.
The square is ringed by carefully restored timber-frame houses from the 15th to 18th centuries, each distinguished by its own colors, proportions, and decorative details. At its center stands a sandstone fountain, created between 1583 and 1589 by the sculptor Michael Juncker. Today the scene is still lively, with caf茅s, craft shops, and seasonal markets animating the cobbles.
Historically, the square sat close to the town鈥檚 former boundary, near the Schnatterloch Tower, where runoff flowed toward the Main and a border line was marked. Because Miltenberg escaped the large-scale destruction of the world wars, much of this historic fabric survives, preserving the square鈥檚 enduring medieval character.
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Alter Marktplatz (Old Market Square) on Map
Sight Name: Alter Marktplatz (Old Market Square)
Sight Location: Miltenberg, Germany (See walking tours in Miltenberg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Miltenberg, Germany (See walking tours in Miltenberg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Miltenberg, Germany
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Miltenberg Introduction Walking Tour
Miltenberg, nestled along the banks of the Main River in Bavaria, is a picturesque town known for its half-timbered houses, medieval charm, and well-preserved old town. A walk through the historic Market Square (Alter Marktplatz), often called the 鈥淪chnatterloch,鈥� reveals some of the town鈥檚 most iconic architecture, with centuries-old buildings creating a fairy-tale atmosphere. Another... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles