Walk through the medieval imperial city of Esslingen
Description:
The free imperial city of Esslingen in the Middle Ages successfully competed with Stuttgart, now the capital of Baden-Württemberg.
Unlike Stuttgart, which was much destroyed in past wars, Esslingen boasts more than 800 half-timbered, wooden frame houses of the 15th and 16th centuries.
If in Stuttgart you will not get enough antiquities, then Esslingen will successfully complement this - here you will find a well-preserved core of a medieval city: it is located on the thematic route The Fachtimbered Road of Germany is a virtual route that unites authentic small towns least affected by destruction in past eras and preserved the charm of the Middle Ages.
A pleasant leisurely walk should be completed with a cup of coffee in one of the cafes above the Neckar River.
This walk can be an addition to a tour of the historic center of Stuttgart.
It can be easily reached from Stuttgart by train in 20 minutes.
Think about comfortable shoes for walking on the cobblestone pavement.