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Among them is Kirchengemeinde St. Jakob (St. Jacob’s Church) which sits in the Marktplatz and is considered to be one of the finest such churches in Germany. Constructed in the 13th century, the church houses the famous Holy Blood Altar by Tilman Riemenschneider and stained-glass windows that date back more than 700 years. Meanwhile, the nearby Rathaus (Town Hall) boasts a 50-meter-high tower which offers fantastic panoramic views over the city. Close by, the 14th-century Ratsherrntrinkstube (Councilor’s Tavern) features an old clock and mechanical figures. These come to life every hour on the hour to reenact the legendary story of the brave mayor who drank nearly a gallon of wine in order to save his city. Come December, Rothenburg ob der Tauber plays host to a world-famous Christmas Market. Unsurprisingly, this contributes towards making it one of the most visited towns in Europe; especially during the festive season.
