Miltenberg
Michelstadt
Amorbach
(Germany)
2001
Located about an hour east
and slightly south of Frankfurt is a hilly region with many small towns, including
Miltenberg, Michelstadt, and Amorbach.
Much of the area reminded me of parts of West Virginia.
Miltenberg
Miltenberg lies along the
banks of the Main (pronounced “Mine”) River. The area was settled in the 2nd
Century AD by the Romans as part of their great defensive wall called the
Limes. A castle was begun around 1200
by the Archbishops of Mainz to protect the growing trading post that connected
the Rhine-Main area with the overland route to the Danube River. The town prospered during the Middle Ages,
changed hands many times, ultimately ending up as part of Bavaria. The region is now known as Odenwald.
Miltenberg lies along the
banks of the Main River.
The Main Street (Hauptstrasse)
through Miltenberg takes you back to another time.
One of many old houses
lining the streets of Miltenberg.
This family runs a
restaurant on their first floor.
Another interesting house
along the Main Strasse.
The Karl Loch Brauerei
(Brewery) in Miltenberg.
The bridge across the Main
River in Miltenberg.
This fisherman was trying
his luck early one morning.
Miltenberg’s central Markt
(Market).
The Market Square fountain
from 1583 is visible on the right.
A closeup of the town
fountain in Miltenberg.
Michelstadt
Even on a rainy day, people
were out on the town square enjoying a cold beer.
One of the interesting
sidestreets and cafes in Michelstadt.
The Elefantenhaus (Elephant
House) pub in Michelstadt.
The day I was in
Michelstadt, a local fireman was getting married.
His co-workers arranged the
“reception” for the new couple outside the church door.
One of the traditions is for
the new couple to saw a log to signify the teamwork they would
need to succeed in life and in marriage.
Just outside Michelstadt is
this old Basilica.
Inside the Basilica is this
row of old stone carvings.
Close-up of one of the stone
carvings.
The Furstenau Castle in
Michelstadt is now a music school.
Amorbach
Just 5 miles south of
Miltenberg lies the town of Amorbach.
The Castle Mill restaurant
in Amorbach.
This is one of two churches
in Amorbach.
Though it wasn’t the
largest, when you see the next picture,
you will probably agree it
is absolutely beautiful inside.
Incredible!! No other word can describe the inside of
this church.
A close-up of the alter.
A view of the ceiling and organ
pipes at the rear of the church.
As I was leaving the
Amorbach area, I happened to see
the following couple leaving the parking area.
This young couple was
obviously born 30 years too late.
Long live Austin Powers!
Groovy, Baby!!!
Hope you enjoyed
Miltenberg
Michelstadt
And
Amorbach