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Discover Part of Germany along the Romantic Road

Germany has plenty of touristic attractions that can fascinate even the pickiest visitor. It has great history illustrated through great monuments and castles, it has one of the finest arts from all over the world, that can be admired both inside museums and outside, in the open air, it has modern buildings and great shopping opportunities, it also has beautiful natural landscapes that will awe any tourist, it has great cuisine and warm people, ready to help you when you need a hand. Germany has all that and much more, it is a complex touristic destination which needs to be discovered.

One of the best ways in which you can discover the essence of this country is by visiting it along the Romantic Road. This road is partially a commercial route that dated back from the Romans and which has reached its fame in Middle Ages. The medieval style and atmosphere has been largely preserved in the cities and villages across which this road passes, so that if you love history, this route will be an enchantment to your soul and mind.

The road starts in the south with Fussen, the city which hosts one of Germany's most spectacular castles, Neuschwanstein. Although left unfinished by King Ludwig II, this castle is a work of art, both on the inside and on the outside, a masterpiece which is worth your attention. Fussen is filled with touristic attractions, so besides the castle, you will have plenty of other things to see and do before leaving it.

Your next stop on the Romantic Road should be at Pfaffenwinkel or the Monk's Corner, a place well known for its beautiful churches. Here you will be able to discover all kinds of churches, built in different periods and different styles, from Gothic and Baroque to Rococo, a real enchantment for the eye.

Then, you will have to visit Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town from Germany. You will see there the way in which people lived back in the medieval period and will have the opportunity to see some of the finest medieval buildings from the entire Germany.

Creglingen Region, Weikersheim and Würzburg are other obligatory stops on the Romanic Road. Other beautiful buildings and spectacular attractions are waiting for you to uncover their mysteries. The road ends at Würzburg from where you can head to Frankfurt for your next German destination.

The Romantic Road is probably one of the most spectacular touristic routes from Germany. In order to say that you know this country you have to go on this road for at least one time as here is hidden a large part of the German medieval history and culture.

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